Business Development Assistant - New York, NY
To be considered for this position, you must submit your resume and cover letter to our company website.
Business Development Assistant at ResEcon | New York
Company Description:
Resolution Economics, LLC (“ResEcon”) is a leading economic consulting firm providing economic, statistical, and financial analysis; litigation and consulting support; and expert testimony to the world’s leading companies and law firms. ResEcon is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in New York City, Washington, D.C., Charlotte, and Chicago.
At ResEcon, we maintain our position as leaders in our field with innovative thinking, deep analytics and sophisticated work products and services. We are a fast-paced consulting firm that values initiative, creativity, self-motivation, and results. We pride ourselves in fostering a work culture that is highly collaborative with an emphasis on professional development, individually and collectively, at all levels and all areas of the business.
Job Description:
ResEcon’s Financial Advisory Services (“FAS”) is looking for a part-time Business Development (“BD”) Assistant to join our team! The Business Development Assistant is responsible for providing daily support to the Business Development Team and assigned practice groups. The Business Development Assistant conducts market research to identify potential new clients, and works closely with staff to implement agreed-upon growth strategies. They will assist in the development of sales strategies, client service and retention plans, and analyze sales data to inform or update the company’s marketing and business development strategies. They will assist in the development of business plans, sales pitches, presentations, reference materials, and other outreach documents as needed and identify new business opportunities and partners through their research.
We have an immediate opening for a part-time Business Development Assistant. This position is on-site in our New York, NY office.
Wage Scale:
The Business Development Assistant is paid at a base hourly rate of $25.00 - $30.00 for non-overtime work hours, subject to all required deductions and withholding, and not including the value of benefits under any Resolution Economics-maintained benefit plan. The Business Development Assistant is eligible for overtime pay to the extent provided by applicable federal and state law.
The Business Development Assistant will report directly to and support the NY office Partners and the Chief Financial Officer. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Stay up-to-date with marketing and brand content, sales messaging, and service offerings
- Assist in the preparation of proposals, presentations, and other sales materials via multiple platforms, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint
- Closely liaise with partners, professional service staff, and business development team members to draft and tailor proposal responses
- Manage outreach and coordinate scheduling for partners and other professional services staff to book lunches, meetings, and other business development initiatives with priority clients
- Track and maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client interactions in the CRM system
- Analyze market research and data to identify industry trends, market conditions, competitor activities, key decision-makers in target industries, best practices and areas for improvement
- Utilize various channels, including online research, social media platforms, conferences and networking events, to generate new leads and potential clients
- Collaborate with sales team to develop and implement strategies for achieving sales targets
- Initiate contact with potential clients and manage tracking databases
- Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned and as needed
Job Qualifications:
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent client service orientation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport and maintain effective relationships with various levels within the firm
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Must be a self-starter and driven
- Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize
- Proven ability to maintain multiple tasks and projects in a timely manner
- High level of professionalism and strong written and verbal communication skills
- Extremely reliable and consistent
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint) and Google products
Education and Work Experience
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, or related field
- Experience in a finance, litigation or consulting environment is a plus
- Experience with Salesforce and other software a plus
Resolution Economics, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To be considered for this position, you must submit your resume and cover letter to our company website.