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The Weitz Company · 2 hours ago

Business Development Associate

West Palm Beach, FL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The Weitz Company is a full-service construction company looking to hire a Business Development Associate to support their Florida business unit in West Palm Beach. The role involves conducting market research, building client relationships, and identifying new business opportunities to contribute to the company's strategic direction and success.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conduct market research and analysis on applicable market sectors, potential clients, and upcoming projects

Plan and attend industry-related events such as conferences, dinners, webinars, etc. that enhance client relationships and provide new networking opportunities

Collaborate with business management and marketing team to assist with requested proposals and other documents for review

Assist with updates and maintenance of project pursuits, contracts, and lead entries in Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) system

Attend Business Development meetings and help team to prepare beforehand, assist with creating agendas, and taking/distributing notes

Assist Marketing and Business Development in compiling and preparing presentation materials including market-specific talking points and pursuit-aligned content

Collaborate with project team(s) to solicit content for marketing materials

Coordinate and support outreach, relationship-building strategies, and innovative engagement opportunities to support long-term business development goals

Draft/collect technical information to support white papers, client-facing collateral, and strategic communications

Coordinate sponsorship decisions, client engagements, and executive-level business development initiatives

Professionally represent The Weitz Company

Qualification

Business developmentMarket researchClient relationship managementMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical skillsCommunicationProject managementOrganizational skillsSelf-starter

Required

Previous experience in sales, business development, marketing, communications, or public relations role

Experience interfacing with clients and customers

Self-starter with a strong work ethic

Ability to prioritize and balance various tasks with competing deadlines

Organized and detail-oriented

Excellent independent judgement, analytical, and project management skills

Desire to produce high-quality work

Impressive ability to connect with others and build rapport easily

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire

Preferred

Experience working for a company focused on construction, engineering, or architecture is a plus

Knowledge of local AEC project clients and Owner's Representatives is a plus

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Rewarding Bonus Program

Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings

Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off Provisions

401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Fully Paid Parental Leave

Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance

Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Company

The Weitz Company

The Weitz Company, a subsidiary of Orascom Construction PLC, is a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States.

Founded in 1855