Business Development Administrative Assistant

About Us:

Birdi Systems, Inc. (BSI) is a Los Angeles, California based, award-winning, full-service systems engineering consulting and contracting firm. BSI is a leading provider of technology solutions to major airports and other transportation entities. BSI has office locations across the United States including Colorado, Florida, and Washington D.C.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a recent business graduate to join our team as a Business Development Administrative Assistant in our Jacksonville, FL office location. This is a great entry-level opportunity to kickstart your career in business development within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will report to the Chief of Business Development and assist with administrative tasks as needed.

What You'll Do:

• Support the Team: Help the Business Development team with day-to-day tasks, including scheduling meetings, organizing documents, and updating contact lists.
• Track Opportunities: Assist in identifying and tracking new business opportunities in government sectors (State, Municipal, and Federal).
• Manage the Pipeline: Keep our business development pipeline up-to-date by entering and managing data.
• Conference Prep: Help with planning for conferences, including registration, travel arrangements, and keeping track of schedules.
• Document Formatting: Use Microsoft Word and PowerPoint to format and organize documents.
• Special Projects: Get involved in various projects to help the team meet its goals.
• Research: Conduct basic research on potential clients and competitors.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales/Marketing, or a related field preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once with tight deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a team and on your own.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a business development role.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to travel as needed (25%)

This role is ideal for someone who is just starting their career and is eager to gain hands-on experience in business development. If you are highly organized, detail oriented, motivated, and ready to learn, we'd love to hear from you!