Growth-Focused Events & Partnerships Associate

CCI; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&

401(k) retirement plan with company

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

CCI, the Competency & Credentialing Institute, seeks a Business Development Associate to support employer engagement and business development through trade show coordination, sponsorship management, event logistics, lead management, and administrative support.

Under the supervision of the Business Development & Sales Specialist, you will research relevant trade shows, coordinate logistics, engage prospects on-site, qualify leads, and collaborate with marketing on event collateral while traveling

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in sales, brand ambassador, business development, or event marketing.
• Proven track record of generating leads and contributing to sales or revenue growth through business development activities.
• HubSpot experience and/or certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research, identify, and recommend relevant trade shows, conferences, and industry events aligned with company goals.
• Coordinate event logistics including registration, travel, shipping, booth setup, promotional materials, vendor communications, event timelines, and inventory.
• Represent the company on-site at events; engage prospects, promote products/services, and capture qualified leads.
• Capture and qualify leads on-site, with a specific focus on identifying facility sales opportunities to be handed off to the Business Development & Sales Specialist for follow-up.
• Follow up with non-facility contacts post-event to nurture relationships and support pipeline development.
• Track event ROI and prepare recap reports with key metrics and recommendations.
• Prepare post-event reports, reconcile event expenses, maintain event calendars, and ensure sponsor deliverables are completed.

Skills

Project management

MS Office

Communication

Relationship building

Time management

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Event coordination

Lead generation

Education

1+ year sales experience

Tools

HubSpot

Job description

CCI, the Competency & Credentialing Institute, seeks a Business Development Associate to support employer engagement and business development through trade show coordination, sponsorship management, event logistics, lead management, and administrative support.

Under the supervision of the Business Development & Sales Specialist, you will research relevant trade shows, coordinate logistics, engage prospects on-site, qualify leads, and collaborate with marketing on event collateral while traveling