Business Development Associate

ATR, LLC

Rockville, Maryland

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Background Investigation, Business Development, Business Processes, Business-to-Business (B2B), Communication Skills, Consulting, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Support/Service, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Federal Government, Follow Through, Government Contracts, Human Capital, Inside Sales, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Windows System Internals/Programming, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Record Keeping, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Pipeline, Sales Prospecting, Time Management, United States Citizen, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Rockville, Maryland
POSTED
4 days ago
Business Development AssociateCEC is a trusted provider of human capital consulting to federal agencies, helping them solve their most complex workforce challenges. We are committed to delivering smart, responsive, and mission-focused solutions. This role drives new business activity through outreach support, lead follow-up, CRM management, and general sales coordination. The position supplements our current Business Development function and plays a key role in maintaining pipeline activity, supporting client engagement efforts, and helping CEC grow within the government contracting space. This role is a balanced mix of administrative support and business development activity, with responsibilities shifting based on team priorities and business needs.Key Responsibilities:Maintain accurate records, contacts, and opportunity activity in the company CRM.Track follow-up actions, outreach status, and prospect activity to support business development efforts.Support outreach through email follow-up, warm outreach, re-engagement of existing contacts, and targeted prospect communication.Assist with prospect research and identification of potential clients, partners, and opportunities.Help manage ongoing business development activity and ensure timely follow-up on leads and contacts.Support internal coordination related to pipeline activity and client-facing business development efforts.Prepare and organize business development materials, correspondence, and internal documentation using Microsoft Office tools.Provide general support to the Owner and team in advancing strategic growth efforts.Assist with additional PMO-related or operational support tasks as assigned.Requirements:U.S. Citizenship required.Three years of relevant experience in sales, business development, account development, inside sales, marketing support, customer service with outreach responsibilities, recruiting, or a related function.Comfort engaging prospects and contacts through phone, email, and follow-up communication.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate data records.Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Self-starter with a professional, dependable work style.Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a small, growth-focused company environment.Preferred Qualifications:Associate's or bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.Experience working in a CRM environment.Exposure to B2B sales or business development processes.Experience supporting account growth, pipeline activity, or client relationship management.Familiarity with government contracting, including SAM.gov, proposal support, subcontractor outreach, or capture support.What We Offer:Competitive benefits packageMedical, dental, and vision coverage401(k) with company matchPaid time off (PTO)Commission/incentive eligibility tied to business development contributionProfessional development supportCollaborative, mission-driven work environmentCEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Background checks and a drug-free workplace are required.

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ATR, LLC