VBE Business Development Specialist

Overview

Processio Strategic Services is conducing this hiring search on behalf of our client.

Working for an organization with a great mission. Check.
Helping empower veterans to achieve their dreams after their service. Check.

Helping build a great team and thriving culture. Check.

If those resonate with you, then NaVOBA has an opportunity you need to check out.

NaVOBA is the premier certification organization for Veteran Owned Businesses. We help connect corporate America to certified Veteran Business Enterprises by providing a direct link for contracting between corporate America and Certified Veteran’s Business Enterprises (VBE) and Certified Service-Disabled Veteran’s Business Enterprises (SDVBE).

We are search for a passionate and motivated VBE Business Development Specialist to help our growing organization meet our growth goals and strategic vision. The VBE Development Specialist will report to the Operations Manager and will lead all efforts to increase the number of NaVOBA Certified Veteran’s Business Enterprise (VBE/SDVBE). The Specialist will lead the external communications strategy, work with our ecosystem partners, and our corporate allies with the sole focus of education and converting Veterans on NaVOBA Certification.

In addition, they will work with our certification team to add in retention and our engagement team to maximize participation and training in networking opportunities. Additional specific responsibilities are outlined below, including, but not necessarily limited to:

• Positions the organization to recruit, strengthen, and develop current and future relationships with Veteran’s Business Enterprises.
• Strengthen relationships with partner organizations.
• Promote & develop training opportunities and programs.
• Lead and develop external marketing strategy for VBE development to include the following platforms:
  Social Media
  Website(s)
  Newsletter
  Telephone
  E-mail
• Work with NaVOBA corporate relations team to drive VBE suppliers to obtain NaVOBA certification through corporate allies.
• Work with engagement team to ensure participation in networking and training opportunities; EG, Operation Matchmaker.
• Lead the Veteran’s Business Enterprise of the Year Award (VBEOY) Program
• Survey participation and respondents
• Assist with and oversee VBE event logistics
• Participate and assist with
  Digital Brand
  Creative
  Media Relations / Media Engagement
• Press Releases
• Co-branded sponsorship opportunities
• Brand Management
• Trade shows and vendor booths
• Share in the day-to-day operations of the organization as it relates to the duties of the position or as in the normal course of the running of the office as do the other staff members (i.e. special projects, conferences, logistics etc.)
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5+ years professional experience in a non-profit/related position.
• Demonstrated experience in organizational/resource development, personnel management, and financial/budget administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Data analysis and IT management, a plus.
• Highly organized with attention to detail; patience; ability to work independently and coordinate multiple, diverse projects, set realistic deadlines, and manage a timeline.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Prioritization skills and ability to work according to the organization’s needs.
• Willingness to learn and grow with the organization.
• Strong commitment to the community.