What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Developer position at Delta State University?
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Business Developer
Working Title
Business Developer
Position Type
Staff
Department
Center for Community and Economic Development
Posting Number
201201566
Full or Part Time
Full Time
Benefit Eligible
Yes
If Other, Please Explain:
Tenure/Non-Tenure Track
Non-Tenure Track
Salary Basis
12 month
If Other, Please Explain:
Position Summary Information
Responsibilities
This position will identify, research and recruit new clients for the program. The Business developer will build and maintain relationships with businesses through different prospecting methods/lead generation, including to but not limited to scheduled appointments, outbound calling, virtual meetings, when appropriate, even developing an early phase opportunity for future pipeline business potentials. Business Developer will coordinate their recruitment efforts with community organizations, municipal and local elected officials, new and existing small businesses. The Business Developer will assist with administrative office support as directed by the Program Director. The Business Developer will assist in the development and the updating of business client data in an electronic system. Developing relationships and networking with local, state and national agencies for future program development. Training clients on platforms that assist with financial planning, financial record keeping, business planning, customized databases, marketing/promotional tools, and web-based business subscriptions.
Qualifications
The business developer must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Entrepreneurship, other related field or appropriate documented work experience. Applicant must have proven experience in building and maintaining relationships with businesses through different prospecting methods/lead generation, including to but not limited to scheduled appointments, outbound calling, virtual meetings, when appropriate. Must work independently and with minimal supervision. Must possess exceptional communication, interpersonal, organizational, technology, facilitation and presentation skills. Strong analytical and problem solving are a must.
Salary
Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university’s resources.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of 3-5 references. If you would like to add a letter of recommendation please upload them with your application under optional documents. You may also have them emailed to DSUHRJobs@deltastate.edu. Once letters are received we will add them to your application materials.
Additional Information
This is a grant funded position.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
12/06/2024
Close Date
12/12/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- DSU Employee
- DSU Job Website
- Invited by Department to Apply
- MS State Employment Service
- HigherEdJobs
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Diverse Issues
- really.com
- Other
- * Will you now or in the future require "sponsorship" for an employment based visa status?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Resume
- Other Document
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
