Business Development Administrative Assistant

Description

 J. Joseph is growing at a rapid rate, and we need an awesome Business Development Administrative Assistant. With your experience and talents, you will ensure that our Business Development team is free to focus its attention on gaining new clients. Our ideal candidate will have the skills to keep several salespeople focused by mastering and completing administrative tasks.  If you are seeking an exciting opportunity with potential for growth, please keep reading.

We offer competitive pay, employer-paid health, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, paid time off, paid vacation, and a 401K with matching contributions.

Summary/Objective 

As the Business Development Administrative Assistant, you will perform the job functions with the described overall objectives. The Business Development Administrative Assistant will have the skills to support our Business Development Department by mastering and completing administrative tasks. Client relationships are a key metric at J Joseph, and the sales team will be your client. The Administrative Assistant will be part of a collaborative work culture and display a servant-leadership heart. 

Requirements

Essential Functions 

· Possess a positive attitude and desire to learn the services that J. Joseph offers

· Participate in weekly business development meetings and work closely with the Senior Account Manager, Account Manager, and Senior Account Executives

· Provide administrative support for house accounts

· Work closely with the Business Development team to identify prospective clients and client expansion opportunities through research

· Organize business leads into actionable items

· Assist the Account Executives and Account Manager to schedule appointments for existing and potential clients

· Collaborate with the marketing department to enhance business development sales efforts 

· Attend networking events to assist the sales team with client relations

· Research tradeshow attendees and present business development with potential top prospects based on values

· Track and ensure accuracy of all sales activity, including customer outreach, follow-ups, and pipeline updates

· Collaborate with the sales team to identify trade shows, conventions, and other networking opportunities

· Understand customer needs and requirements

· Research client information to determine ways to enhance J. Joseph's services

· Provide general administrative support

Ability to operate a motor vehicle

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• 2 to 4 years of administrative/office experience
• Active driver's license & personal vehicle liability insurance
• Advanced experience using various software, such as the Microsoft Office suite (especially MS Excel) and CRM software

Preferred Education and Experience        

• 5+ years office experience preferably in sales support
• Minimum of one year of CRM experience
• Bachelor's degree in business administration

Skills/Attributes 

• Solid organizational skills; especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Strong customer service skills
• Highly detail oriented
• Self-starter able to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to read and understand complex documents
• Willing to serve others