Business Development Assistant

Yates Construction • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

Self-motivated professional that will provide support to Yates' Industrial Business Development Unit in coordinating and facilitating the overall company work acquisition efforts. This team currently consists of three business development professionals responsible for propelling the company's industrial work acquisition efforts. The ideal candidate is a highly organized self-starter who is capable of working cross-functionally on the planning and the implementation of marketing projects. You will need to display versatility to handle ad-hoc projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Familiarity with Zoom
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and InDesign

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct phone calls, prioritizing as applicable
• Organize and schedule appointments by telephone and electronically
• Coordinate travel arrangements
• Plan social functions at various conferences throughout the country
• Submit and reconcile expense reports
• Prepare reports and maintain appropriate filing systems
• Perform research and generate high level white papers of specific project pursuits for analysis by upper management
• Assist in the coordination of community involvement and community sponsored events, along with the processing of associated invoices
• Ensure timely submission of time sheets for the Industrial Business Development team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees