BSCD Business Development and Marketing Specialist

We have an exciting position at our new AbilityOne Base Supply Center, a division of Blind Industries and Services of Maryland. We are looking for a Business Development and Marketing Specialist. BISM is a leading producer of cut fabric kits and sewn products, such as military garment kits, military uniforms and other cut and sewn products.

So, what will you actually be doing?

The successful candidate will:

• Implements business/product development support throughout the AbilityOne Base Supply Center Division.
• Assist with BSCD Director on No Cost contracts for all locations, new and annual review modifications.
• Assist BSCD Managers in training all new BISM BSCD Associates on the NIB and AbilityOne Program.
• Coordinate and assist Manager’s on GPC training with installation contracting officers to conduct GPC training to new GPC card holders.
• Work closely with BISM’s Art Department Development/Communications Director on the annual calendar of BSCD events for all BSCD locations. Attend events as required.
• Work closely with Managers to successfully demonstrate our AbilityOne products to customers and potential customers.
• Work closely with Managers to increase and grow the percentage of AbilityOne product sales in the BSC stores to 25% or greater.
• Create new ways of engaging with our customers.
• Participate in overall product strategy and development for new and emerging products.
• Work closely with BISM’s Senior Leadership Team, as well as other key personnel to successfully promote and build the business.
• Work closely with BISM’s Art Department, Development/Communications Director, as well as other key personnel to create and execute innovative marketing and customer relations strategies, utilizing eMarketing, to guide the stores and e-commerce in cultivating and enhancing relationships with the customers, tenant organizations, key stakeholders, and the general business community.
• Reface and Refresh stores bi-annually ensuring new AbilityOne products are showcased and visible.

Qualifications:

• Must have excellent analytical, writing, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility in work schedule in response to deadlines.
• Ability to travel to all military bases where BISM has a store of business interest, will travel 80% of the time.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to develop and foster good working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external business associates are required.

This is a tremendous opportunity! We offer a competitive salary based on education, experience, and other qualifications. BISM offers comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, 403(b) with match, paid vacation, and more!

Each year Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM) provide programs and services that serve over 2000 blind Maryland citizens. BISM employs 480 exceptional Associates at our twelve facilities in Maryland, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Kentucky and North Carolina where we manufacture the highest quality products.

Blind Industries and Services of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.