Job Title: Business Development Coordinator | Sarnia-Lambton
Location: Sarnia, Ontario
Work Arrangement: Hybrid | Primarily Field Based
Employment Type: Part Time (10 Hours Per Week)
Compensation: Competitive Hourly Pay + Performance Incentives + Mileage Reimbursement ($18.00 – $25.00 CAD per hour)
Reports To: Vice President of Operations
About Pocketride
Pocketride is building the future of mobility.
What started as a community focused ridesharing platform is evolving into an AI powered mobility technology company focused on making transportation more accessible, connected and intelligent.
We believe mobility is entering a period of transformation, and our mission is to help shape that future through technology, strategic partnerships and innovation. We're building solutions that solve real transportation challenges while creating stronger, more connected communities.
As we continue to grow, we're looking for individuals who are passionate about building relationships, supporting local businesses and making a meaningful impact within their community.
What Makes This Opportunity Different
- Competitive Compensation - Competitive hourly pay, performance based incentives and mileage reimbursement for a flexible part time role focused on meaningful field work and relationship building.
- Pocketride Business Development Starter Kit - Receive a Pocketride T shirt, business cards, brochures, QR materials and business development resources designed to help you confidently represent Pocketride in the field.
- Work Directly With Leadership - Collaborate closely with Pocketride's founders and leadership team while gaining exposure to real startup strategy, partnerships and business growth.
- Build Your Professional Network - Meet local entrepreneurs, business owners, community organizations and industry leaders while expanding your professional network throughout Sarnia-Lambton.
- Grow With Us - As Pocketride expands into new communities, high performing team members may be considered for future contract, leadership and long term opportunities within the company.
- Make a Visible Impact - At Pocketride, your work won't disappear into layers of management. Every partnership you help build contributes directly to the company's growth and the communities we serve.
About the Opportunity
This is not a traditional business development role. At Pocketride, business development is about creating meaningful relationships that strengthen local businesses while helping build the future of mobility. As a Business Development Coordinator, you'll become one of the faces of Pocketride across Sarnia-Lambton. You'll spend your time meeting local business owners, entrepreneurs and community organizations, understanding their businesses and identifying opportunities where Pocketride and local businesses can grow together.
Every relationship you build helps strengthen Pocketride's local business ecosystem while laying the foundation for future expansion into communities across Ontario.
Your Mission
Build meaningful relationships with local businesses and organizations that strengthen Pocketride's presence within the community while creating long term partnership opportunities that support customer growth, community engagement and local economic development.
Your Responsibilities
Business Development
- Visit businesses throughout your assigned territory.
- Introduce Pocketride and our partnership opportunities to business owners and decision makers.
- Build genuine long term relationships with local businesses.
- Understand each business and identify opportunities where Pocketride can create value.
- Develop and maintain a healthy partnership pipeline.
- Schedule and conduct follow up meetings where appropriate.
Community Partnerships
- Build relationships with restaurants, hotels, retailers, healthcare providers, professional services, community organizations and other local businesses.
- Represent Pocketride professionally within the community.
- Attend networking events, business events and community initiatives when appropriate.
- Help establish Pocketride as a trusted local business partner.
Market Intelligence
- Develop a strong understanding of the local business landscape.
- Identify partnership opportunities and emerging community needs.
- Gather market insights and share recommendations with the Operations team.
- Contribute ideas that support future market expansion.
Team Collaboration
- Work closely with the Operations team to support partnership development and activation.
- Collaborate with the Marketing team on business outreach campaigns and promotional initiatives.
- Participate in weekly planning meetings and team discussions.
- Maintain accurate records of business interactions using company systems and processes.
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys building relationships and making a positive impact within the community.
The ideal candidate will:
- Enjoy meeting new people and networking.
- Be confident communicating with business owners and community leaders.
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Be self motivated, organized and dependable.
- Enjoy working independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
- Thrive within a fast paced startup environment.
- Be passionate about supporting local businesses and strengthening communities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in customer service, hospitality, retail, business development, sales, community engagement or relationship management is considered an asset.
- Must be based in Sarnia, Ontario, or have the ability to reliably commute/travel to Sarnia at least 2 days per week for field-based relationship building.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Comfortable managing your own schedule and working independently.
- A valid G Driver's Licence and access to reliable transportation is considered an asset.
Join Our Journey
At Pocketride, we're not simply building partnerships. We're building stronger communities, supporting local businesses and creating opportunities that move communities forward.
If you enjoy meeting people, building meaningful relationships and making a lasting impact within your community, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Pocketride and help us build the future of mobility, one partnership at a time.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Pocketride is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
Pay: $18.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
