Business Development Coordinator - Military veterans preferred

Ballard Marine Construction

Business Development Coordinator
1459-356

WHY JOIN BALLARD MARINE CONSTRUCTION?

Ballard Marine Construction is a specialty marine and underwater contractor based in Washougal, WA, with regional offices and projects throughout North America.

Why join Ballard? It’s simple. You get to work on amazing technical projects with likeminded team members. The Ballard culture is second to none, and because of that we are incredibly protective and particular on who we invite onto the team. We have a unique culture of true excellence; we hold each other accountable from our newest interns and engineers to our most senior leaders. You will always go to work knowing that everyone you are working with cares as much as you do and is working hard to reach common goals. You will get out of it what you put into it. Ballard is an amazing place to work and if what we’ve said resonates with you, you just might be right for us!

Job Summary:

The Business Development Coordinator will provide administrative support for the business development team and will assist with qualifying and generating leads. This role involves conducting market research, coordinating business development activities, managing the Ballard trade show program, assisting with the TCG business development program, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure successful task and project execution.

This is a temporary position with the possibility to become full-time.

Ideal Candidate:

Core Attributes:

· Grit and Resiliency - We dig deep to figure out how to make things happen no matter how impossible it seems. We never give up. We take on challenges that nobody else can; or will.

· Comradery and Inspirational - We are a hard-working team of likeminded individuals working toward a common goal. We regularly celebrate wins and like to have fun whether at work or at play. We come together each day looking for ways to instill life and energy into the world around us.

· Driven and Competitive - We love competition. We love to win and love to learn when we lose. Not getting the job done is not an option. We are obsessed to do our best and we do what it takes to win.

· Trustworthy and Respectful - We are passionate about honesty, authenticity and transparency. No lies. No drama. No politics. We value constructive conflict and ensure that even in conflict we treat others with respect.

· Ownership and Accountability - When something goes wrong, we first “look in the mirror” before we “look out the window”. We ask “what could I have done differently?” and then we share lessons learned. Regularly challenging ourselves and those around us to be better is a way of life. “Me first” belongs here.

Education:

· Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or equivalent work experience in a related field.

Experience:

· Two years’ professional experience in business development within an A/E/C firm.

· Experience with a CRM Database, preferably Microsoft Dynamics.

Skills:

· Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate very well with all levels within the organization

· Well organized and highly detail oriented.

· Highly motivated and high-energy in nature, with the ability to function well in a fast-paced team environment with continued growth and development.

· Must possess a professional demeanor that builds trusting relationships, will reflect favorably upon the company, enhance its reputation, and promote good will

· A perceptive self-starter who can implement effective sales and marketing programs and adjust for industry trends, market swings, and competitor activities.

· Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving, oral and interpersonal skills.

· Passionate about career advancement through results-based performance.

· Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

· Established collaborative work style.

· Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities:

· Search daily leads and market activity to position Ballard for strategic opportunities in the specialty underwater and marine construction industry.

· Coordinate with private and public agencies that issue solicitations and organize industry events to ensure that all documents are obtained, and meetings are coordinated to ensure proper project pursuit.

· Conduct targeted market research to support Ballard’s Business Development efforts and to identify new business development opportunities.

· Establish and maintain effective relationships with customers via email, phone, and in-person to support project pursuits and industry events.

· Provide administrative support for the Business Development team such as scheduling meetings, taking and communicating notes from meetings, organizing events, etc. as needed.

· Assist with the preparation of presentations and pitches for prospective clients.

· Facilitate Ballard and TCG’s tradeshow program. Includes facilitating logistics, managing budget, scheduling preshow preparation meetings, conducting preshow client reach outs and scheduling meetings, and after show follow up including working with the trade show team to capture all notes, Contacts, and Accounts.

· Support tracking of expenses and budget for the Business Development Department.

· Write and distribute agendas, proposals, and briefing documents for internal and external meetings.

· Update and maintain client, Lead, Oppy, and project data in the Microsoft Dynamics Customer Relationship Management database (CRM). Work to become a “super” user/SME.

· Inform executive management of conditions, activities, and trends including customer or prospect changes, technical developments, market dynamics, and competitive strategies.

· Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands Working Environment:

· Work is primarily performed in an office environment with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· May visit project sites and be able to work in varied weather conditions and in a construction environment, around equipment/machinery.

· Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at a time.

Benefits:

Ballard offers a comprehensive benefits package and provides a culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, STD, PTO, 401K Plan with employer match, paid holidays, and so much more!!

Salary Range:

· $25-$30/hr

· Pay is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

EEO Statement:

Ballard Marine Construction, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status. A reasonable accommodation will be considered for qualified individuals with a disability if it does not create an undue hardship for the Company, consistent with the ADA as amended.

Washougal, Washington, United States

Temp



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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