Business Development Coordinator II (NE Region)

Cuhaci & Peterson; Ambler (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, Engineers & Planners, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Business Development Coordinator to support growth across regions.

You will collect client information, assist BD team with schedules, travel, events, and CRM data entry to ensure accurate records and informed decision making. The role requires a bachelor's degree in business or related field and 5–7 years of BD or sales experience in the A/E/C industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, administrative, communications, public relations, marketing, or related discipline.
• 5–7 years of relevant Business Development or Sales experience within the A/E/C industry.

Responsibilities

• Travel to multiple states with 2–4 night stays for industry events (30% minimum).
• Manage and maintain BD team schedules; assist with calendars, credit cards, expense reports and travel arrangements.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and events.
• Coordinate conference activities including registration, scheduling, lodging, and travel for shows.
• Gather relevant information for BD staff.
• Coordinate post-show reviews and entry of contact data into Cosential CRM.
• Track and store trade show inventory and generate reports.
• CRM data cleanup and deduplication tasks.
• Collaborate with Sales Force on development of business/capture plans.
• Acquire knowledge about the organization and apply it day-to-day.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication

Sales experience

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

CRM tools

Travel willingness

Teamwork

Conflict management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Cosential CRM

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Teams

SharePoint

Office 365

Zoom

RingCentral

Job description

Description

The Business Development Coordinator contributes to the growth and development of the firm. The role has responsibility to ensure that collection of information about clients is always accurate.

Requirements

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a business, administrative, communication, public relations, marketing, or other related discipline, combined with 5-7 years of relevant experience in Business Development or Sales within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (A/E/C) industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel (multiple states) with multiple night stays (2-4 days) as required for attending industry events (30% minimum).
• Manage and maintain BD team schedules; assist with calendars, credit cards, expense reports and travel arrangements for the BD department.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and events.
• Conference coordination/facilitation including registration, scheduling, shipping, lodging, travel, maintenance and updates for current conference material, summary documentation, and processes.
• Gather relevant information for BD staff accordingly.
• Coordinate/facilitate post-show review: summary documentation, expense summaries regarding contacts/opportunities and contacts made/received during the show, and entry of relevant contact data into Cosential (CRM) as needed.
• Track, retrieve, review, distribute, and store trade show booth inventory and promotional items; generate memos for selection, ordering, inventory tracking, and reports of use.
• Conduct data entry tasks related to CRM cleanup: key conversion of duplicative contacts, information, contacts, and companies as needed.
• Coordinate with Sales Force team members and advise on development of business/capture plans for the company.
• Acquire knowledge about the organization and implement such knowledge in day-to-day duty.

Core Competencies for Primary Role (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

• Proven time management & organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective selling and/or client service skills.
• Effective problem solving and decision‑making skills.
• Effective PC skills – including MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Office 365, SharePoint.
• Effective video chat platform skills – Zoom, Teams and RingCentral.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks within a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively manage conflict (e.g., calendar schedules, booth set‑up).
• Ability to travel regularly and attend industry trade shows and meetings as required.
• Ability to prioritize and organize while working autonomously (i.e., time management).

Physical Demands

Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods, lift up to 30 lbs, handle stressful situations, multitask, and work under time constraints. Long hours may be required. Must have a valid driver’s license. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Work is conducted in a normal office environment. Must handle stressful situations, multitask, and meet schedules and budgets. A 40‑hour work week and overtime may be required outside core hours.

The above criteria are guidelines; the employee’s talent, effort, personality and other professional attributes will play a deciding role in each assignment.

Equal Opportunity

Cuhaci & Peterson provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. The policy also complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws and applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Disclaimer & Employment Conditions

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict tasks that may be assigned. Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship between the employee and Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, Engineers & Planners, Inc.