Applied Optimization (AO) Job Description

Job Title: Business Development Coordinator Reports to: Company President

FLSA Status: Full Time (Non-Exempt) Department: G&A

Position Objective:

This position is designed to identify, build, and maintain successful business opportunities and relationships with prospective and existing clients.

Essential Functions:

Identify potential clients in the target market and complete appropriate research on the prospective client’s business

Contact potential clients to establish rapport and arrange meetings

Increase the value of current clients while attracting new opportunities

Develop relationships with clients and manage communication with existing clients

Track and report on the status of all proposal components

Partner with the technical teams to create contract-winning proposals for current and prospective clients and ensure that contracted product specifications are executed on-time and as agreed

Ensure accuracy and follow documentation procedures for all work; maintain notebook of daily activities and provide weekly report of work

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher related to the field of marketing, sales, organizational leadership, or business communications with a superior academic record

Knowledge of best business development practices

Experience in strategic analysis and business development

Attention to detail, accuracy of work, due diligence, and effective time and schedule management skills

Effective organizing, planning, and problem-solving skills

Ability to adapt within a small team to support evolving company requirements

Ability to execute instructions and communication in written, oral, and diagram form

Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to produce routine reports and correspondence and speak before a group

Demonstrated strong writing, fact-gathering, and analytical skills

Interpersonal, relationship-building, and negotiation skills

High level of integrity and confidentiality; strong sense of equality

Basic computer and software skills including but not necessarily limited to Microsoft Office products (e.g., Outlook, Word, and Power Point)

Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered, if not currently employed by Applied Optimization

Preferred Qualifications:

College cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.5 or higher

Citizenship/Security Clearance Requirements:

U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder

About Us: Applied Optimization is a growing organization located in Fairborn, OH. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary that is commensurate with qualifications and a comprehensive benefits package. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Find out more about us at www.appliedo.com.

This job description is subject to change.