Business Development Content Manager

Columbia Hospitality • Seattle, WA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Columbia Hospitality is seeking a Business Development Content Manager to manage all communication efforts related to the company's business development initiatives. This role involves writing proposals, creating presentation materials for prospective clients across various verticals (hotels, resorts, golf, consulting), and managing the entire content creation process for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for new properties. The manager will also develop collateral, presentations, and support the Business Development pipeline, including prospect follow-up and coordination of meetings and deliverables. Additionally, the role includes managing tradeshows, speaking engagements, transitional property plans, and internal communications for new properties. A key responsibility is serving as the business owner for Salesforce, ensuring its effective use for pipeline management and reporting.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in marketing or business-related discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in hospitality marketing or 5+ years of experience in similar field.
• Strong writing and PowerPoint presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Conviction for creating and managing operating processes.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective project and personal management skills, including time management, planning and organizing, execution and delivery of results.
• Proficient with Canva, Adobe and Salesforce

Responsibilities

• Manage all communication efforts related Columbia Hospitality’s business development efforts including writing proposals and creating presentation materials for prospective owner/ client meetings across multiple verticals, including hotels and resorts, golf, consulting, and other business opportunities.
• Manage all steps and create all content for Columbia Hospitality’s responses to requests for proposals (“RFP”) related to new properties to the Columbia Hospitality portfolio.
• Develop collateral, presentations, and other materials to support pre-opening properties
• Create and manage all presentations for Columbia Hospitality business development presentations including presentation library.
• Create or work with designer to create Business Development collaterals as needed.
• Support Business Development pipeline management and prospect follow-up, helping coordinate next steps, meetings, deliverables, and internal resources throughout the business development process.
• Actively lead and participate in regular meetings with prospective owners to continually understand business needs and provide guidance on strategies for Business Development.
• Tradeshow management and speaking engagement management.
• Lead the development of transitional property plans and budgets, owner presentations for prospective, new, and new opening properties.
• Interface with Public Relations to share Business Development news and updates.
• Lead internal communications and celebrations for new properties, including coordinating Seattle Support Center (SSC) celebrations and announcements
• Serve as the business owner for Salesforce, overseeing how the platform supports Business Development processes, pipeline management, reporting, and team needs; partner with the Salesforce admin on system enhancements, configuration, and ongoing optimization.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Cellphone Allowance
• Commuter/Parking Allowance
• Get Paid Daily
• Paid Time off & Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
• HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution
• Referral Bonus
• Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail
• Employee Assistance Program “Columbia Cares”
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Committee Participation Opportunities
• Task Force Work Opportunities
• Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
• Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level