Business Development Representative (Graduate) – Canada

Swoop is an exciting, fast-growing FinTech platform connecting SMEs to funding solutions through debt, equity and grants – taking the stress out of financing for SMEs. Say goodbye to lengthy searches, arduous application forms and black holes of information. Swoop leverages core data points and financial information to help business owners understand the marketplace and uncover the best funding and saving solutions for their businesses. We do the heavy lifting across the entire application process and so business owners can focus on running their business.

Having recently launched in Canada, we’re continuing to grow our team and investing in taking our platform to new heights with our sights set on expanding across North America in 2022.

Swoop Canada in the media:

• https://betakit.com/irish-fintech-startup-swoop-lands-in-canada-ahead-of-open-banking-framework/
• https://www.investontario.ca/success-stories/irish-fintech-startup-swoop-has-landed-ontarios-flourishing-entrepreneurial-ecosystem
• https://www.franchiseinfo.ca/news/f45-training-partnering-with-swoop-to-provide-franchising-financing-solutions/
• https://rss.com/podcasts/thedisrupticons/365124/
• https://shows.acast.com/fintechimpact/episodes/swoop-funding-with-daire-burke-e218
  
  

As a business development representative on the team, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our Sales & Marketing teams at Swoop. You will have a unique opportunity to develop a strong working knowledge of business financing as well as develop important soft skills through collaborating with Swoop team members and external partners on a daily basis.

We are looking for someone who is resourceful, organized and always looking to learn and improve! This role is open to anyone in the Eastern Time zone. This role will support the sales & marketing functions of Swoop Canada and contribute to the growth of Swoop in North America.

As a Business Development Representative, you will play a key role in:

• Prospecting inbound/outbound funding opportunities
• Finding, testing, and executing on new avenues to reach potential clients
• Engaging with Business Owners to identify the right funding solutions to support their growth
• Collaborate with the marketing team to design and implement new projects to engage small businesses (including via Social Media, Content/SEO, Email & Newsletters)
• Supporting the Country Manger with on-boarding new partners
• Assist the wider team in achieving outstanding customer service, deliver outcomes that are both customer centric and commercially viable to help the business achieve its goals. At all times making sure our customers are treated fairly.
• Contributing to the culture of Swoop and maintaining the reputation of the business at all times
  
  

About You:

• Completed an Undergraduate Degree or a post-graduate degree with 0-2 years’ experience is preferred, but will accept strong new graduates
• Genuine relationship-builder who is passionate about helping small businesses
• You are results-driven and hold yourself accountable for delivering on growth targets
• You have a high attention to detail and the ability to prioritise the delivery tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You are excited to work in a fast-paced startup environment
• You are eager to expand your knowledge and be a part of the growing Fintech industry
• Well-developed sense of personal and business integrity, holding yourself and others to high standards Inquisitive in nature and understand the importance of qualifying prospects
• Confident and passionate when engaging with customers
  
  

Benefits:

• Training and mentoring from experienced finance professionals
• 5 weeks holiday annually
• Employee Healthcare benefits plan
• Have a say in how the business evolves and scales within a startup environment
• Limitless challenge and scope for development
• Flexible working
• Employee Discounts

How to Apply:

Does this role excite you? If so, simply apply by sending a cold email with a catchy subject line to: 
careers@swoopfunding.com 

In the email, tell us a little bit about yourself and why you think you’d be a good fit for this role. Looking forward to hearing from you! 

Please visit our website: www.swoopfunding.ca

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance organizational workload. 

Swoop is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.