| Company Name: | Central Michigan University Research Corporation |
| Phone: | 989-774-2424 |
| Email: | cmurc@cmurc.com |
| Address 1: | 2625 Denison Drive |
| Address 2: | |
| City: | Mt. Pleasant |
| State: | MI |
| Zip: | 48858 |
| Position Title: | Business Development Manager |
| Number of Openings: | 1 |
| Position Type: | Sales & Marketing |
| Position Type Other Description: | |
| Start Date: | 05/01/2017 |
| Duties: | POSITION TYPE: Full Time with benefits
REPORTS TO: Director of Operations
WORK LOCATION: Central Michigan University Research Corporation, Multiple Great Lakes Bay Region locations
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Business Development Manager will be the frontline on management recruitment and retention of tenants and clients; and lead for coordination, implementation, execution, and completion of specific programs and projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals.
JOB REQUIRMENTS:
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent 3 years qualifying experience
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Progress the vision of assigned startup companies by implementing marketing/business development plans to targeted markets. Responsibilities include:
•Research, plan, develop, and implement business strategy
•Assist early stage companies in business development including but not limited to finance, HR, organizational and operational standard operating procedures.
•Conduct market research and assist in market analysis.
•Assist in preparation of investor pitches, utilizing online platforms and delivery.
•Engage clients to help create and accelerate their business
•Supply chain management, business model development, and revenue models.
•Provide connectivity between professional service providers and client companies
•Conduct Surveys for Michigan Economic Development Corporation Track project deliverables using appropriate tools
•Achieve company set goals and deliverables
•Attend events as necessary
•Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Operations
o INTERNAL: Will work under and closely with the CMURC President & CEO but will also align with the broader direct and indirect CMURC team.
o EXTERNAL: Will interface broadly across a wide spectrum of business and association staff at all levels. This will include current clients, potential start-up companies/associations, other regional colleges and universities, other private sector enterprise incubation centers, entrepreneurial projects & private sector businesses. |
| Experience Required: | POSITION REQUIREMENTS and DEMONSTRATED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:
•Strong work ethic
•Drive and motivation
•Detail oriented
•Ability to create and follow processes
•Good business acumen
•Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
•Ability to work in and build a team
•Able to work independently but within strategic framework
•Can handle many projects/assignments at the same time
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
•Must be efficient at utilizing computer-based tools to accomplish tasks.
•Travel, mandatory weekends, and nights
•Efficient at email and cell communication
TECHNOLOGY:
•Calendar and Email: Microsoft Outlook
•Customer Relationship Management System: Salesforce
•Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Word |
| Wage or Salary: | |
| Per Hour |
| Approximate Work Hours or Days: | |
| Hours |
| How to apply: | Thank you for your interest in a position at CMURC. We take great pride in the caliber of people that we employ. To apply for the positions below, please submit your cover letter and resume to: CMURC@cmurc.com |
| Posting End Date: | 05/01/2017 |