Business Development Coordinator; Washougal, WA

Business Development Coordinator (Washougal, WA)

WHY JOIN BALLARD MARINE CONSTRUCTION?

Ballard Marine Construction is a specialty marine and underwater contractor based in Washougal, WA, with regional offices and projects throughout North America.

Why join Ballard? It’s simple. You get to work on amazing technical projects with likeminded team members. The Ballard culture is second to none, and because of that we are incredibly protective and particular on who we invite onto the team. We have a unique culture of true excellence; we hold each other accountable from our newest interns and engineers to our most senior leaders.

You will always go to work knowing that everyone you are working with cares as much as you do and is working hard to reach common goals. You will get out of it what you put into it. Ballard is an amazing place to work and if what we’ve said resonates with you, you just might be right for us!

Job Summary:

The Business Development Coordinator will provide administrative support for the business development team and will assist with qualifying and generating leads. This role involves conducting market research, coordinating business development activities, managing the Ballard trade show program, assisting with the TCG business development program, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure successful task and project execution.

Ideal Candidate:

Core Attributes:

• Grit and Resiliency - We dig deep to figure out how to make things happen no matter how impossible it seems. We never give up. We take on challenges that nobody else can; or will.
• Comradery and Inspirational - We are a hard-working team of likeminded individuals working toward a common goal. We regularly celebrate wins and like to have fun whether at work or  come together each day looking for ways to instill life and energy into the world around us.
• Driven and Competitive - We love competition. We love to win and love to learn when we lose. Not getting the job done is not an option. We are obsessed to do our best and we do what it takes to win.
• Trustworthy and Respectful - We are passionate about honesty, authenticity and transparency. No lies. No drama. No politics. We value constructive conflict and ensure that even in conflict we treat others with respect.
• Ownership and Accountability - When something goes wrong, we first “look in the mirror” before we “look out the window”. We ask “what could I have done differently?” and then we share lessons learned. Regularly challenging ourselves and those around us to be better is a way of life. “Me first” belongs here.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or equivalent work experience in a related field.

Experience:

• Two years’ professional experience in business development within an A/E/C firm.
• Experience with a CRM Database, preferably Microsoft Dynamics.

Skills:

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate very well with all levels within the organization
• Well organized and highly detail oriented.
• Highly motivated and high-energy in nature, with the ability to function well in a fast-paced team environment with continued growth and development.
• Must possess a professional demeanor that builds trusting relationships, will reflect favorably upon the company, enhance its reputation, and promote good will
• A perceptive self-starter who can implement effective sales and marketing programs and adjust for industry trends, market swings, and competitive activities.
• Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving, oral and interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about career advancement through results-based performance.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Established collaborative work style.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities:

• Search daily leads and market activity to position Ballard for strategic opportunities in the specialty underwater and marine construction industry.
• Coordinate with private and public agencies that issue solicitations and organize industry events to ensure that all documents are obtained, and meetings are coordinated to ensure proper project…