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Business Development Account Management Support

Open Opened on July 28, 2025
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Food Trucks Association of Canada
Food Trucks Association of Canada
Floradale, Ontario, Canada
Jana Ray
Jana Ray
COO | Executive Director | VP Strategy
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Project
Academic experience
80 hours of work total
Learner
Anywhere
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Communications Market research Sales strategy Community engagement
Skills
project management body of knowledge (pmbok) methodology marketing account management database development
Details
  • Support business development, project management, and financial administration activities for the Food Trucks Association of Canada (FTAC).
  • Lead outreach and engagement initiatives with corporate partners, government stakeholders, and community organizations to foster partnerships and business growth.
  • Utilize project management tools, templates, and databases to enhance operational efficiency and track marketing, financial, and account management tasks.
  • Assist in strengthening FTAC’s mission by supporting socially-conscious projects, focusing on community impact, diversity, and inclusion.
Deliverables

1. Business Development and Outreach:

  • Outcomes: Increased partnerships and stronger relationships with corporate and employer accounts, leading to expanded opportunities for clients and stakeholders.
  • Deliverables:
  • Developed business relationships with a minimum of 12 new corporate or government partners.
  • Weekly outreach reports summarizing engagement efforts and progress.

2. Project and Financial Management:

  • Outcomes: Enhanced operational efficiency through the use of project management tools, effective budget tracking, and timely invoicing.
  • Deliverables:
  • Regularly updated project management templates for tracking tasks, budgets, and timelines.
  • Monthly financial reports with accurate budget tracking and invoicing records.

3. Marketing and Social Media Engagement:

  • Outcomes: Improved visibility and engagement on digital platforms, leading to a stronger brand presence and outreach efforts.
  • Deliverables:
  • Bi-weekly social media content planning and execution (posts, campaigns).
  • Marketing reports tracking engagement metrics and social media reach.

4. Administrative and Client Support:

  • Outcomes: Efficient handling of administrative tasks such as correspondence, report generation, and database management.
  • Deliverables:
  • Organized client and consultant inquiry logs.
  • Weekly updates on database maintenance and document management.

5. Proposal Writing and Reporting:

  • Outcomes: Timely and accurate creation of business proposals, reports, and other documentation to support BMG’s projects and initiatives.
  • Deliverables:
  • At least two proposals developed for business development or community partnership opportunities.
  • Monthly progress reports summarizing key achievements and areas for improvement.


Mentorship
Domain expertise and knowledge

Providing specialized knowledge in the project subject area, with industry context.

Skills, knowledge and expertise

Sharing knowledge in specific technical skills, techniques, methodologies required for the project.

Hands-on support

Direct involvement in project tasks, offering guidance, and demonstrating techniques.

Tools and/or resources

Providing access to necessary tools, software, and resources required for project completion.

Regular meetings

Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.

Supported causes

The global challenges this project addresses, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn more about all 17 SDGs here.

Industry, innovation and infrastructure

About the company

Company
https://foodtrucksofcanada.org
Floradale, Ontario, Canada
2 - 10 employees
Food & beverage, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society
Representation
Minority-Owned Women-Owned BIPOC-Owned Small Business Community-Focused

The Food Trucks Association of Canada (FTAC) is a national, nonprofit organization which was first registered in Canada in the late summer of 2020, in the earlier period of onset of the pandemic.

https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/45-28-0001/2021001/article/00010-eng.htm

An agile approach has been taken and we are now looking to redefine how we can best start and grow to support the industry. It is critically important to us to provide real and lasting value to our members.

Projects that are taken on by students and courses in the Riipen platform will be instrumental in our ability to build capacity to deliver that value.
To date, the work of the Food Trucks Association of Canada has been led by a volunteer Executive Director who is a passionate advocate in this space, and has leveraged a 75% student body of employees made available through various employment subsidies. It is a key part of our mandate to support student learning.

The NAICS code for the Food Trucks is 7223 and other code subsets.