Business Development Specialist

Hunt Electric • Hudson, WI

1d • $66,560 - $92,160 • 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 coordinates trade show participation, client events, travel logistics, facility tours, and proposal correspondence while collaborating with the Business Development team and internal stakeholders to support growth and strengthen client relationships.

This position supports preparation and distribution of business development communications and pursuit materials; coordinates marketing initiatives, events, travel, trade shows, client visits, and facility tours; and maintains calendars, filing systems, and project tracking tools. It also involves vendor relationship management, invoice and expense tracking, budget support, and coordination with internal departments including operations, estimating, and leadership.

The job operates in a professional office environment and regularly uses standard office equipment. The role requires travel as needed to support trade shows, events, and client meetings.

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 to support trade shows, events, and client meetings.
• Ability to lift files and open file cabinets.
• Ability to sit and stand frequently and occasionally bend, kneel, reach, stoop, or crouch.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.

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 preparation and distribution of business development correspondence, presentations, and follow-up communications.
• Assist with 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, shipping, setup logistics, and on-site support.
• Organize and manage 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 scheduling, materials, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain filing systems, shared calendars, and project tracking tools for the Business Development team.
• 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 are 100% employer-paid for the employee and family, with a cash benefit 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.
• Three or more weeks of paid time off to start, paid holidays, and sick time.
• Flexible hybrid schedules for many positions.
• Internal learning and development.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Family-friendly work events.
• Community volunteering.

What This Job Offers

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