Business Development Assistant - Market Growth

Excel Engineering, Inc.; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Market Growth Assistant to support marketing and business development efforts.

You will coordinate trade shows, assist with customer and sales outreach, research market opportunities, and help keep strategic projects moving forward. In this role, you will work closely with our Market Strategist, communicate with customers and vendors, manage timelines, and help maintain accurate marketing data.

Qualifications

• Reliable and consistent follow-through.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Clear, confident communication, both written and in person.
• Comfort working independently and taking initiative.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust when priorities change.
• A strong work ethic and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate trade show registrations, schedules, materials and logistics.
• Support customer and sales outreach, including communications and follow-up.
• Track leads and maintain accurate event and marketing data.
• Prepare reports on events, leads and marketing activity.
• Provide meeting support and follow up on action items.
• Research markets and potential opportunities.
• Make content updates as needed.
• Help manage timelines and keep strategic projects on track.

Skills

Follow-through

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independence

Time management

Work ethic

Education

Associate degree in Business/Marketing/Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're looking for a Market Growth Assistant to support our marketing and business development efforts. This person will work closely with our Market Strategist to coordinate trade shows, support customer and sales outreach, research market opportunities, and keep strategic projects moving.

The role involves regular contact with customers, colleagues, vendors, and project teams, so strong communication skills and a positive, professional attitude are important.

Responsibilities

We're looking for a Market Growth Assistant to support our marketing and business development efforts. This person will work closely with our Market Strategist to coordinate trade shows, support customer and sales outreach, research market opportunities, and keep strategic projects moving.

The role involves regular contact with customers, colleagues, vendors, and project teams, so strong communication skills and a positive, professional attitude are important.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate trade show registrations, schedules, materials and logistics
• Support customer and sales outreach, including communications and follow-up
• Track leads and maintain accurate event and marketing data
• Prepare reports on events, leads and marketing activity
• Provide meeting support and follow up on action items
• Research markets and potential opportunities
• Make content updates as needed
• Help manage timelines and keep strategic projects on track

What we’re looking for

• Reliable and consistent follow-through
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Clear, confident communication, both written and in person
• Comfort working independently and taking initiative
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust when priorities change
• A strong work ethic and a positive attitude

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or a related field preferred
• At least two years of related experience in project coordination, marketing, event planning, sales support or administrative work (applicable education counts toward this)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Occasional local travel for trade shows and events, about twice a month