About Leaningonlocals
Leaningonlocals is a modern hyper-local service marketplace connecting local residents with trusted home service professionals. Our ecosystem operates through three seamless technology tools:
- Vendor App: Empowers service providers to manage bookings, leads, and schedules.
- Customer App: Allows residents to easily discover and book trusted local pros.
- Admin Console: Ensures quality control through verification, background checks, and platform analytics.
We are currently launching in Dundas, Ancaster, and Hamilton, with a vision to revolutionize how local communities support local businesses.
The Role
We are looking for the face of Leaningonlocals—a true torchbearer and representative for our platform. In this co-founding role, you will lead our ground-game efforts to build trust, bring vendors onto the platform, and embed Leaningonlocals into the heart of the local trade community.
Key Responsibilities
- Vendor Onboarding: Actively prospect, engage, and onboard key home service providers across Dundas, Ancaster, and Hamilton (e.g., handymen, house cleaners, landscapers, plumbers, painters).
- Community & Union Partnerships: Brainstorm and lead outreach strategies to build strong affiliations with local trade unions, business associations, and community groups.
- Brand Ambassadorship: Represent the platform at local events, networking sessions, and direct community touchpoints.
- Platform Feedback: Work closely with the core team to share real-world vendor and customer feedback to help refine the user experience on our apps.
Who You Are
- Connected Locally: Deep ties or strong familiarity with the Hamilton, Ancaster, or Dundas communities.
- Relationship Builder: Excellent communication skills with a natural ability to connect with blue-collar trade professionals and local business owners.
- Entrepreneurial Mindset: Highly self-motivated, resourceful, and excited about building something from the ground up.
- Strategic Thinker: Comfort brainstorm strategy and executing tactical sales/outreach plans simultaneously.
Compensation & Perks
- 15% Profit Share: Earn a 15% share of total platform profits as the platform scales and generates revenue.
- Founding Member Status: High-impact role with direct involvement in shaping the company's direction and brand identity.
- Flexible Hours: Manage your own schedule with a mix of field outreach and flexible working hours.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting local businesses and want to be the catalyst for a growing tech-enabled platform in the Hamilton area, submit your resume along with a brief note on why you are the ideal face for Leaningonlocals. at [email protected]
Pay: $30,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hamilton, ON
