About the position
Our Company views employees as our most valuable asset, and the key to our success. We are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves. Community involvement, employee empowerment, and strong relationships makes The Weitz Company a great place to work. Our Company is seeking an experience Business Development Associate to be located at our Cedar Rapids Iowa office. The Business Development Associate is responsible for conducting market research, building client relationships and identifying new business opportunities. This role assists the business development team to expand industry-related network connections and present company capabilities and competitive advantages to new and existing clients. The Business Development Associate typically reports to the Business Development Manager. This position requires approximately 25% travel.
Responsibilities
- Conduct market research and analysis on applicable product lines, potential clients and upcoming projects; review findings with business development management
- Coordinate, plan and attend industry-related events (i.e. conferences, dinners, webinars) that result in networking opportunities and enhanced client relationships, approved by business development management
- Attract, build and maintain key industry-related relationships
- Collaborate with business management and marketing team to draft requested proposals and other documents for review
- Assist with maintenance of current records of project pursuits and contacts in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
- Attend regular business development meetings; record and distribute meeting minutes
- Ensure project photography is captured for marketing material and office display; collaborate with local photographers when necessary
- Assist marketing and business development teams to compile and prepare presentation material
- Collaborate with project team(s) to solicit content to be used for marketing material (i.e. social media posts, brochures)
- Acquire data from primary/secondary data sources as requested; interpret, analyze and provide ongoing reports from data obtained to assist with business development strategy updates
- Seek new and creative methods to market the company; propose to marketing and business development for review
- Assist with white paper draft creation; collaborate with stakeholders as needed
- Understand business unit and company strategic direction, and economic trends and conditions to further relate to potential clients
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Education: An industry related bachelor's degree is required.
- Experience: Previous internship experience in a sales, marketing, architecture, engineering, construction, communications or public relations role is preferred.
- Technology: Proficiency in basic computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and Outlook. Employee should have the ability to learn other specific software (i.e. CRM, JDE, Procore, Bluebeam).
- Skills: A qualified candidate will demonstrate initiative, independent judgment, project management, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills. They should also show strong attention to detail, verbal and written communication, time management, problem solving and networking abilities.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Rewarding Bonus Program
- Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
- Employer-Paid Short and Long Term Disability Programs
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan With Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Fully Paid Parental Leave
- Voluntary Products including Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
- Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards
