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Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation · 9 hours ago

Commercial Business Development Agent - Bowhead Transport Company

US-WA-Seattle

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation is represented by Bowhead Transport Company, which is seeking a full-time Commercial Business Development Agent. This role involves providing administrative and sales support to enhance business development efforts, requiring strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Answer and route incoming calls using a courteous and professional approach

Respond to email and telephone inquiries promptly and accurately

Prepare project proposals for review and approval by the Director of Marine Services

Coordinate and schedule appointments, conference calls, and meetings

Maintain accurate and up-to-date contact lists

Use the Bowhead Transport Smartsheet system to archive contact information and proposals

Support the preparation of recurring and ad hoc reports

Establish and maintain organized electronic and paper filing systems

Participate in regularly scheduled sales meetings

Conduct outbound cold calls and complete follow-up communications as needed

Qualification

Business developmentCommunication skillsTime managementMicrosoft OfficeOrganizational skillsProblem-solvingTeam playerAttention to detailInitiativeReliability

Required

High school diploma or equivalent required

Demonstrated industry experience

Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks efficiently

High attention to detail and effective problem-solving abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational and planning capabilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

The ability to be a team player providing reliability, punctuality, creativity, and the drive to be a part of continuing growth and prosperity at Bowhead Transport

Initiative and an eagerness to learn and grow professionally

Must possess a valid driver's license

Preferred

Associate or bachelor's degree in business administration

Company

Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation

Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is the Alaska Native Village Corporation for Utqiaġvik, serving over 3,800 Iñupiat shareholders and their descendants.

Founded in 1973