What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Specialist-Akron position at Recovery Center of Ohio, LLC?
Job description
Aspire Afterschool Therapeutic Program in Akron, OH is looking for a Business Development Specialist for our new Akron office that identifies and develops new business opportunities; builds relationships with customers, suppliers, distributors, partners, and vendors; evaluates existing partnerships and sales efforts with an eye toward building on what works and changing what doesn't; will lead the implementation of the strategic plan supporting innovation, technology transfer, commercialization and economic development activities. You will ONLY handle the Akron, OH
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Building solid relationships with customers, vendors and distributors, as well as sales and marketing teams.
- Developing in-depth knowledge of company offerings to identify profitable business opportunities.
- Directing marketing efforts by presenting market research to marketing directors and suggesting strategies to expand market research.
- Assessing marketing and sales as well as supplier and vendor operations and recommending improvements as needed.
- Preparing all documentation required for requests for proposals (RFPs).
- Researching emerging trends and recommending new company offerings to satisfy customers’ needs.
- Developing and managing strategic partnerships to grow business.
- Presenting business or marketing opportunities to company executives and management.
- Selecting automation software and software platforms that best meet company needs.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
- Relationship management
- Leadership, management, and mentoring skills
- Strategic planning skills
- Knowledge of product and sector
- Financial and business acumen
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Ability to communicate accessibly and concisely about product or service to outsiders, including prospective customers and clients, partners, vendors, and press
- Effective organizational skills
- Negotiation skills and strategic thinking requisite for sustained, high-level interactions with university researchers, government agencies, industry and other private sector entities
- Familiarity with technology and platforms used in your field
- Research and analytical skills
- Interpersonal and customer-service skills
- Big-picture thinking
- Lead generation and management experience
- Fast learner
- Enthusiasm and sincerity
- Ability to write reports, policies, guidelines and procedures with extensive use of software tools
- Ability to travel for in person meetings and conferences within Akron, OH
- Strong supervisory and management skills
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree or Master’s Degree in business administration, marketing, or related field, MBA a plus
- 5-10 years’ sales or marketing experience
- Working knowledge of technology marketing, sponsored research, investment strategies, and/or business law and processes
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven industry and/or small enterprise experience
- Experience in key functional areas, such as company marketing and commercialization
- Involvement in national associations relating to marketing and technology advancements
- Involvement in local programs and networks
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Akron, OH (Required)
Work Location: In person
