Business Development & Proposals Coordinator

Ghafari Associates, LLC; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghafari Associates, LLC in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Business Development Assistant to provide high-quality administrative and coordination support to the BD team. The role covers lead tracking, proposal and interview support, client engagement coordination, and post-submittal follow-up in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of juggling multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in an administrative assistant role, with BD/marketing/proposals experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred; bachelor’s a plus.
• Design and construction industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support BD lifecycle from intake to follow-up.
• Assist with research on potential clients, markets, and industries.
• Help develop proposals, presentations, and interview materials.
• Coordinate resumes, project sheets, and team information with Marketing.
• Maintain proposal calendars and deadlines.
• Track opportunity forms, PIFs, and submission requirements.
• Coordinate travel, meetings, and client communications.
• Prepare meeting minutes and distribute action items.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

CRM experience

Education

Associate’s degree preferred

Bachelor’s degree a plus

Tools

Deltek

Salesforce

HubSpot

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Ghafari Associates, LLC in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Business Development Assistant to provide high-quality administrative and coordination support to the BD team. The role covers lead tracking, proposal and interview support, client engagement coordination, and post-submittal follow-up in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of juggling multiple priorities.