Business Development Assistant

Who you are:

You’re a strong communicator—both written and spoken—who thrives on building relationships and creating impactful messaging. You align with our core values and enjoy working in a dynamic, performance-driven environment where growth and development are key. If you’re organized, creative, and excited to contribute to business development efforts, this role could be a great fit for you.

3G Companies' core purpose is to build relationships. Relationships both internally and externally help guide our clients from concept to completion. We operate with 5 core values in mind each day.

• We Live the Graham Mentality
• We Never Compromise Our Reputation
• We Do Whatever it Takes to Get the Job Done
• We Are Professional
• We Are ALL Committed to Safety.
  
  

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A day in the life:This dynamic role supports our business development efforts through content creation, managing the RFP process, and coordinating client and community events. From crafting compelling proposals and tracking opportunities in our CRM to planning networking events and collaborating with marketing vendors, no two days are the same. Whether attending industry gatherings, creating engaging presentations, or supporting sales initiatives, this position supports enhancing our company’s presence and relationships.

JOB TITLE:Business Development Assistant

REPORTS TO: Strategic Growth Director

What you’ll do:

• Assist in creating project proposal documents with a team by utilizing design programs, gathering required information, and translating it into an aesthetically pleasing and understandable format for the clients’ needs
• Track client opportunities and contacts through CRM software.
• Plan, create, and manage content to be used at presentations, company meetings, and for social media
• Coordinate 3G Companies-hosted client events such as golf tournaments and client dinners
• Assist with the planning and execution of sales events and trade shows.
• Coordinate employee attendance and logistics of community events and charity galas
• Serve as liaison with marketing/sales vendors including photographers, videographers, writers, marketing material vendors, etc.
• Coordinate meetings, schedule appointments, and manage calendar
• Attend events on behalf of 3G Companies to network with industry partners, current and potential clients, and design partners
• Monitor and update 3G Companies website
• All other duties as assigned
  
  

What knowledge, skills, and abilities you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, marketing, sales, or related field.
• Required – 2 years of experience in communications or business
• Preferred – Video, Photography, and editing experience
• Construction industry experience preferred
• Ability to craft company messages consistent with business goals and desired company image.
• Capable of converting complex technical concepts from project managers and engineers into clear, accessible messages for a non-technical audience.
• Professional attitude and demeanor
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and independently manage daily workload in accordance with deadlines.
• Extremely organized with high attention to detail Ability and willingness to learn and understand construction industry idiosyncrasies
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Suite and Acrobat, InDesign
• Capable of learning CRM software.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  
  

Legal Requirements:

• Valid Drivers License
• Ability to pass physical capacity profile
• Ability to take and pass OSHA 30 certification
• Ability and willingness to visit and navigate active construction sites to obtain content
• Potential for overnights – 5% or less
• Evening events (4:30 p.m. or later) multiple times per month
  
  

More about 3G Companies: John Graham, a well-known developer, in the Midwest founded Graham Construction (now called 3G Companies) in 1981. John believed in building relationships, always doing the right thing, and looking at each project as a long-term promise; that needed to stand the test of time. More than 40 years later our company still holds these values. 3G Companies has grown into a premier Midwest General Contractor and Construction Manager. The commitment to quality and client satisfaction has led us to a long list of repetitive business, growth into three regions, and a leading employer.