BD Specialist: Build Partnerships & Lead Gen (Hybrid)

Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC); Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

4 weeks PTO

9 paid holidays

3 sick and wellness days

401(k) with 5% match

Job summary

EDPNC in Raleigh, North Carolina seeks a Business Development support role to enhance lead generation, coordinate outreach, and manage scheduling. You will work with the BD and Marketing teams to nurture leads, establish client relationships, and coordinate promotional activities.

Independent judgment is needed to plan and organize workload. The position involves liaison with external partners and internal teams, with a focus on optimizing marketing campaigns and lead qualification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and 1–3 years of business experience.
• 1–2 years’ sales/marketing experience is ideal, including internships.
• Knowledge of state economic development resources is highly desired.
• Driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate lead qualification and BD activities including initial prospecting and response.
• Develop and maintain domestic target company lists for conference and tradeshow outreach.
• Serve as initial contact for marketing campaigns seeking NC business information.
• Conduct initial calls for domestic lead traffic and qualify prospects for next steps.
• Summarize calls and create Salesforce records; coordinate lead management with BD.
• Collaborate with partners and Marketing/Research teams on campaigns and materials.
• Provide BD input to optimize campaign efficiency and lead qualification.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Sales & Marketing

Time Management

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

EDPNC in Raleigh, North Carolina seeks a Business Development support role to enhance lead generation, coordinate outreach, and manage scheduling. You will work with the BD and Marketing teams to nurture leads, establish client relationships, and coordinate promotional activities.

Independent judgment is needed to plan and organize workload. The position involves liaison with external partners and internal teams, with a focus on optimizing marketing campaigns and lead qualification.