Business Development Associate

Flory Line Construction; Lennon (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EmergencyMD is seeking a business development professional in the United States (Michigan) to assist with growth, client outreach, and proposal development. The role involves coordinating meetings, researching prospective clients in the utility sector, and supporting bid preparations.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in business or related field and 3–5 years of experience in the utility construction industry, with strong communication skills and a valid driver's license for travel as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or related field; equivalent experience preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in the utility construction industry preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and researching prospective clients in utility sectors.
• Support the preparation of bids, proposals and presentations for clients.
• Coordinate meetings and communications with customers.
• Conduct industry and market research to support growth strategies.
• Represent the company at networking events and trade shows as assigned.
• Collaborate with estimating, safety and operations to support proposals.

Skills

Business development

Proposal writing

Market research

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Overview

Under departmental direction, assists with business growth, contacting clients, creating proposals, maintaining client records and assisting in client outreach efforts; related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assist in identifying and researching prospective clients, including utility companies, cooperatives, and municipalities.
• Support the preparation of bids, proposals, and presentations for potential clients.
• Coordinate meetings, follow-ups, and communications with current and potential customers.
• Conduct industry and market research to support business development strategies.
• Represent the company professionally at networking events and trade shows (as assigned).
• Collaborate with internal teams including estimating, safety, and operations to support project proposals.
• Assist with drafting client communication and marketing materials as needed.
• Provide support for the business development team.
• Work with other departments in organization to define needs and improve business processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) - preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience with utility construction industry – preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills – required
• Valid commercial driver's license and ability to travel as needed - required.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of utility construction industry, practices, methods, terminology.
• Knowledge and practice of effective business development practices and strategies.
• Knowledge of organizations that support the electrical industry and how those organizations work together.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and related software programs – MS Office suit.

Abilities:

• Ability to think critically and solve problems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, pay attention to detail, learn quickly and take initiative.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to research and provide relevant feedback/provide ideas/think innovatively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, employees and management.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with customers, co-workers, and supervision.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Instructions: Instructions are somewhat general; many aspects of the work are covered specifically but must use own judgment in many cases.

Physical Requirements of the Job: Work is typically performed indoors and will involve sitting at a desk or table; work requires intermittent standing, walking, stooping; bending, climbing; reaching, gripping, grasping; must lift objects up to 25 pounds; may be exposed to machines and their moving parts as well as environmental elements on occasion.

Tools, Equipment and Vehicles Used: Normal office equipment, (computer, iPad, printer, telephone, camera, scanner, copy machine, etc.). Must operate vehicle as a requirement of the position as necessary.

Contacts: Frequent internal and external contacts requiring tact and diplomacy.

Availability: My be required to respond to calls in emergency situations at all hours.

Overtime Provision: Exempt.