Business Development Specialist

Hunt Electric Corporation • Hudson, WI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Development Specialist supports the full lifecycle of business development activity at Baer Manufacturing, from pursuit through award, and serves as a liaison between the corporate marketing team and Baer Manufacturing. The role is a central coordinator for trade show participation, client events, travel logistics, facility tours, and proposal correspondence. It collaborates with the Business Development team and internal stakeholders to drive growth and strengthen client relationships.

The position supports business development correspondence and proposal materials, coordinates marketing initiatives and brand collateral, manages travel and calendars, and arranges client visits, facility tours, trade shows, and events. It also maintains tracking systems, follows up on planning-meeting action items, develops vendor relationships, and tracks related invoices, expenses, and budgets. The role interfaces with operations, estimating, leadership, and other internal departments to align business development activity with organizational goals.

The job operates in a professional office environment and regularly uses standard office equipment. The role requires occasional lifting and movement such as bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, or crouching. The posting describes flexible hybrid schedules for many positions and includes the hashtag #LI-HYBRID.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in business development, marketing coordination, event coordination, or administrative support.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating travel logistics, event planning, or trade show participation.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting professional correspondence.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed for trade shows, events, and client meetings.
• Ability to lift files and open file cabinets.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to sit and stand frequently and occasionally bend, kneel, reach, stoop, or crouch.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Experience with project management or scheduling tools such as Asana, Teams, or SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and distribution of business development correspondence, presentations, and follow-up communications.
• Assist with developing and coordinating proposal letters, capability statements, and pursuit materials; track status and deadlines across active pursuits.
• Coordinate marketing initiatives that support business development goals and promote the Baer Manufacturing brand.
• Coordinate production and procurement of trade show materials, branded promotional items, signage, and marketing collateral in alignment with brand standards.
• Book and manage business development travel, including flights, hotels, ground transportation, and itineraries.
• Maintain and distribute the business development calendar, tracking deadlines, travel windows, client meetings, trade shows, and events.
• Coordinate logistics for client site visits, facility tours, and executive meetings.
• Research, recommend, register for, and coordinate trade show participation, including booth reservations, material shipping, setup logistics, and on-site support coordination.
• Organize client appreciation, networking, and internal business development events, including venue sourcing, catering, vendor management, and budget tracking.
• Arrange reservations for client entertainment, team dinners, and hospitality activities.
• Organize facility tours for prospective clients and partners, coordinating schedules, materials, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain organized filing systems, shared calendars, and project tracking tools.
• Facilitate and participate in business development planning meetings; track action items and follow through to completion.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, venues, travel providers, and trade show organizers.
• Review and track invoices and expenses related to travel, events, trade shows, and marketing materials; assist with budget management and reporting.
• Coordinate with internal departments, including operations, estimating, and leadership, to align business development activity with organizational goals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums paid 100% by the employer for the employee and family; cash benefit available for opting out.
• 401(k) match, profit sharing, and an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company performance and individual contributions.
• More than three weeks of PTO to start, paid holidays, and sick time.
• Flexible hybrid schedules for many positions.
• Internal learning and development.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Family-friendly work events and community volunteering.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED