Business Development Associate, 6 Month Contract

Who we are:

Financeit is a point-of-sale financing provider serving some of the largest home improvement and retail organizations in Canada.

Our platform helps businesses close more sales by offering customers affordable monthly payment options for their next big home improvement, vehicle or retail purchase.

We are small enough that you can make an impact within the company and large enough to make an impact in the market.

Financeit is a company where collaboration, inclusivity, fairness, and respect aren’t just ideas that get talked about, but are part of who we are. If such a workplace intrigues you, we hope you’ll join us.

About the role:

Financeit is seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Business Development Associate. In this role, you will be a kew player in supporting Financeit's growth objectives by following up on leads, onboarding new merchants, and completing the necessary documentation to sign them up. This role offers an exciting opportunity to directly impact our business success by building strong relationships with potential merchants and guiding them through a seamless onboarding experience.

Hybrid: You will be required to be in the office 2-3 days a week

Location: 8 Spadina Ave. – The Well

Employment type: 6-month contract from December 2024 to May 2025

What you’ll do:

• Guide merchants through every step of the onboarding process, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience.
• Develop strong relationships with potential new merchants throughout the onboarding process.
• Evaluate potential new merchants based on our risk and approval requirements.
• Proactively follow up on leads and convert them into successful partnerships.
• Understand and articulate products and promotions available to merchants.
• Ensure compliance with our approval and risk requirements.
• Exercise sound judgment and escalate exceptions to management when necessary.
• Maximize policy and procedural accuracy from a risk perspective.
• Maintain SLAs within the onboarding process.
• Contribute to process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

• At least 1 year of experience with hands-on direct B2B sales and relationship management.
• You know your way around a CRM, ideally Salesforce.
• Experience in consumer lending, SaaS or financial services is preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Strong customer service and retail background are pluses.

Winner of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture from 2018 to 2023, we offer more than just the basics. Take advantage of:

• An award-winning culture with a collaborative & inclusive team.
• Committed to flexible work arrangements, offering hybrid workplace options.
• In office massage, meditation & workout sessions.
• Virtual events such as Lunch & Learns, company parties, fun team activities and charity initiatives.
• Career learning and development programs.

Next Steps:

If what you just read excites you, we’d like to hear from you! Please submit your application and we’ll contact you if you become selected for a phone interview.

Financeit is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.