Business and Development Coordinator

Summit Design and Engineering Services is an award-winning, multi-disciplined firm headquartered in Hillsborough, NC. Our fast-paced, growth-oriented company strives to deliver innovative, elegant solutions to our clients while providing support and guidance to the communities where we live, work, and play. We have also been recognized throughout the industry: we are the current ACEC/NC Large Firm of the Year (2023) and have been on the NC Triangle Business Journal's Fast 50 for seven years.

At Summit, we know our employees are the backbone of our organization. That's why we've built a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where each team member is valued, heard, and supported in their career goals. We invest directly in our employee's success by offering a wide range of benefits, beyond the basics including student loan reimbursement, paid volunteer hours, education and certification assistance, wellness stipends, and a flexible workplace that encourages work-life balance. When our team succeeds, Summit thrives!

We seek individuals who will contribute to a more diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment. If you're interested in joining over 400 of the industry's best and brightest, we welcome you to apply.

The Business Development Coordinator is vital to the Summit Business Development team through diligent and timely execution of research, planning, and pursuing public and private business development opportunities. The role is a hybrid remote and in-person (3 days a week). The position is fast-paced and geared towards a candidate who strongly desires to grow in the role and within the company in the business development space. There will be some travel required.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Monitor sources of industry-related marketing information
• Maintain systems to extract, categorize, and retrieve information related to clients, consultants, personnel, projects, prior proposals, boilerplate, visuals, and mailing lists
• Contribute to CRM maintenance and data entry related to clients, consultants, personnel, and mailing list.
• Assist in maintaining BD scheduling and tracking systems for individual pursuits elements
• Assist in developing BD pursuit plans and client outreach activities ahead of the RFP release
• Track pre-submittal BD meeting schedules and attendees, identify decision-makers
• Record and distribute notes from BD pre-submittal and public sector meetings
• Assist in the maintenance of online presence, including pre-bid digital advertising efforts

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Understanding of basic business development principals
• Working knowledge of business CRM and databases
• Knowledge of database concepts
• Organizational skills and multi-tasking
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in using a computer, Microsoft Office software, and file-sharing programs, particularly on using Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work well with various types of personalities and works styles
• Excellent time management skills
• Knowledge of software/technologies for developing client presentations and communications
• Passion for participating in stakeholder meetings
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record.

Education Requirements:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree: one to three years of experience. No degree: three to five years of relevant A/E/C business development experience
• Experience with applications for local, state, and/or federal funding opportunities
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Economics, or a similar field.
• Capable of exercising physical capacity commensurate with the demands of the position.

Summit Design and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action. E-verify.

A background check, including a criminal and driving record check, will be performed. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Many factors will be considered when a conviction is present.

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