Student - Business Development Representative — UVU SMARTLab

Utah Valley University • Main Campus - Orem, UT

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About The Position

The UVU SMARTLab is seeking a self-driven, research-oriented student to serve as our Business Development Representative. In this outward-facing role, you will assist the SMARTLab’s leadership team with spearheading our efforts to discover and secure new commercial clients, industry partners, and sponsored research projects. You will act as a primary bridge between the lab's cutting-edge consumer neuroscience/behavioral research capabilities and the local business community.

Requirements

• Must be a current UVU student.
• Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Must be able to complete CITI training.
• Strong communication, networking, and presentation skills suited for professional client interactions.
• Self-motivated and willing to learn how to synthesize scientific data and market data into compelling value proposition presentations for businesses.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow directions.
• Ability to independently execute projects on a timely basis.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prospect, and pitch prospective corporate clients, local businesses, and organizational partners to drive paid research and testing contracts for the lab.
• Assist in marketing and promoting the SMARTLab's commercial and academic services across the community, university, and business sectors.
• Conduct lab tours for businesses, classes, and the community.
• Help coordinate client deliverables.
• Assist in conducting biometric marketing research to support client strategies.
• Administer biometric experiments and projects (eye-tracking, facial expression analysis, EEG, galvanic skin response).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed