Part-Time Business Development & Social Media Specialist

Francis Construction Group, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

Francis Construction Group, LLC in Chicago, Illinois seeks a Part-Time Business Development & Social Media Assistant to help identify opportunities, maintain relationships with prospective clients, follow up on leads, and strengthen our online presence.

The role combines business development and social media tasks, including researching clients, tracking leads, coordinating with leadership, and creating content for LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook using Canva.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional and confident when communicating by telephone and email.
• Organized, dependable, and consistent with follow-up.
• Comfortable conducting online research and identifying decision-makers.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Canva, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
• Ability to manage multiple leads, deadlines, and follow-up activities.

Responsibilities

• Research prospective clients, developers, general contractors, architects, property owners, and community organizations.
• Identify upcoming construction projects, bid opportunities, networking events, and potential partnerships.
• Contact prospective clients by email and telephone to introduce the company and its services.
• Consistently follow up with leads, prospective clients, and business contacts.
• Maintain an organized lead tracker and document all communications, follow-up dates, and next steps.
• Schedule introductory calls and meetings for company leadership.
• Assist with prequalification packages, capability statements, marketing materials, and requests for company information.
• Monitor bid platforms and other sources for opportunities that align with the company’s services.
• Help maintain relationships with existing clients and contacts.

Skills

Lead generation

Communication

Organization

Research

Social media

Content creation

Follow-up

Independent work

Tools

Canva

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Francis Construction Group, LLC in Chicago, Illinois seeks a Part-Time Business Development & Social Media Assistant to help identify opportunities, maintain relationships with prospective clients, follow up on leads, and strengthen our online presence.

The role combines business development and social media tasks, including researching clients, tracking leads, coordinating with leadership, and creating content for LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook using Canva.