Business Development Assistant, Las Vegas

Geotechnical & Environmental Services, Inc; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Las Vegas seeks a Business Development Assistant to assist with marketing proposal efforts and enhance client relationships. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication and technical skills, demonstrated organizational abilities, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Join our dynamic team that values employee engagement and growth, with benefits including medical coverage and generous PTO.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and coordinating marketing proposal efforts.
• Facilitate creation of RFQ and RFP responses.
• Organize and coordinate client surveys.
• Manage CRM training for staff.
• Research and track new business opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Multi-tasking on tight deadlines

Decision-making skills

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Business Development Assistant assists in identifying and implementing marketing proposal efforts for the company; compiling responses to Requests for Proposals in conjunction with technical staff; assist in identifying and pursuing new markets and prospective clients; and providing positive public relationships through activity in community organizations and professional associations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist, identify and coordinate the marketing proposal efforts for the company
• Facilitate the creation of RFQ and RFP responses
• Assist in identifying and pursuing new markets and prospective clients
• Maintain inventory of marketing material
• Organize and coordinate client surveys
• Train staff in CRM management
• Create and/or direct and publish publish social media and website content, including organizing monthly editorial meetings
• Event coordination including presentation creation
• Schedule meetings with clients on behalf of professional staff
• Provide positive relationships with current and potential clients through activity in community organizations and professional associations
• Research and track new business opportunities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Desired Outcomes or Results:

The Business Development Assistant will learn and then work within the defined company policies governing assigned duties. Primarily, responsible for document generating activities and other administrative tasks, the Business Development Assistant will back up the Client Relations Team in all roles and tasks. He or she will interact with clients and other professionals appropriately (as generally accepted in the local professional community) in both professional and social settings and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education, Knowledge, and Skills Required or Desirables:

• Communicate well, both verbally and written
• Exhibit proficient technical computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and data base management
• Be effective in proposal planning and coordination
• Exhibit excellent organizational and customer service skills
• Handle multiple tasks on a tight deadline
• Make independent decisions critical to job
• Be a quick self-starter and a team player, while working cooperatively on a diverse team
• Actively committed to participating in an employee-focused culture is a must
• High school diploma
• A/E industry experience preferred

What is it like working at GES?

GES is proud of our culture! We work hard at creating an atmosphere where people want to work. We are privileged to be recognized year after year on Zweig’s Best Firm to Work For list. At GES, you can expect to be recognized as a valued and trusted member of our team. As a member of the team, you will get to enjoy these benefits:

• Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Access to many options for supplemental insurance
• Flexible work arrangements where it makes sense
• On-the-Job training
• Generous paid time off
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Simple IRA matching program
• Gym membership reimbursement

…and much more!

If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to apply. We understand that the perfect candidate does not exist, so even if you do not check off all our boxes, that’s OK, we would love to connect with you anyway. If you have questions about this position, please reach out to [e-mail].