Business Development Support & Events Specialist

Arizona Commerce Authority; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Commerce Authority is seeking a Sales Assistant, Business Development, to support the EVP and BD team through the sales cycle from prospecting to project execution. The role emphasizes administrative excellence, event planning, and cross-functional coordination in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in business administration or related field, strong communication skills, and a track record of managing multiple initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of progressive administrative support and event planning experience.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; highly collaborative.
• Proficiency with MS Office and web-based tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate in-house or off-site events, meetings, and webinars.
• Arrange travel and manage logistics, including foreign exchange.
• Process invoices and expense reimbursements; use Concur.
• Prepare weekly and quarterly management reports.
• Maintain and organize filing systems and Salesforce records.
• Support EVP and BD/Sales teams with calendar and meetings.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Executive support

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Arizona Commerce Authority is seeking a Sales Assistant, Business Development, to support the EVP and BD team through the sales cycle from prospecting to project execution. The role emphasizes administrative excellence, event planning, and cross-functional coordination in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in business administration or related field, strong communication skills, and a track record of managing multiple initiatives.