Business Development Assistant

JOB TITLE Business Development Assistant REPORTS TO Business Development Leader DEPARTMENT Classic Maryland Office STATUS Non-Exempt JOB SUMMARY The Business Development Assistant supports the growth of scaffold and shoring services byidentifying prospective construction projects developing customer relationships and assisting with estimatingbidding and proposal activities. This role is responsible for proactive outreach opportunity trackingprequalification and vendor-registration submissions and maintaining accurate customer and project records incompany systems. The ideal candidate is organized customer-focused comfortable making outbound calls andable to review construction plans to identify potential project opportunities.EXPERIENCEEDUCATION REQUIREMENTSTwo years experience in business development sales support estimating support construction administration or customer service preferred including targeted outreach support cold calls.Experience or familiarity with the construction industry specialty contracting or related services is preferred.Ability to read and interpret construction drawings plans specifications and bid documents preferred.Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to make outbound prospecting calls and prepare professional correspondence.Strong organizational skills attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities deadlines and follow-up activities.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and maintain CRM and project-tracking systems.Self-motivated professional comfortable working in a fast-paced and customer-focused environment.Valid state drivers license and ability to travel as needed for client meetings and events if neededESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill andor ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Identify and pursue scaffold and shoring project opportunities within the commercial industrial and construction markets.Conduct client calls and targeted outreach to prospective customers contractors and project stakeholders.Maintain consistent communication with existing and prospective customers through phone calls email and other approved communication channels.Research upcoming construction projects bid opportunities and market activity to develop a strong pipeline of potential work.Review construction drawings specifications and project plans to identify scaffold and shoring opportunities.Assist estimating personnel by gathering project information organizing bid documents and supporting the preparation of project estimates and quotations.Track open bids quotations leads and project opportunities follow up with customers and internal team members to determine project status and next steps.Complete and submit customer prequalification packages vendor registrations and related compliance documentation accurately and on schedule.Assist with the preparation assembly and submission of proposals bid packages presentations and other project documentation.Maintain complete and accurate client contact lead bid and project information within company databases and CRM systems.Coordinate with sales estimating operations and leadership teams to ensure opportunities are communicated prioritized and followed through effectively.Provide administrative and business development support as needed to advance customer relationships and secure new work.Perform other related duties as assigned.Classic is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation national origin disability andor protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.Equal Opportunity Employer including disabled and veterans.