Business Development Assistant

UDC is seeking a full-time Business Development Assistant

to join our team. The Business Development Assistant supports Business Development (BD), Account Management (AM), Partner Management, and Solutions Engineering teams with the following administrative tasks: time and expense reporting, presentation preparation, proposal development, CRM data entry, event coordination, and contract review and support.

What you will do

This role requires excellent organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset. Strong note-taking skills, the ability to prioritize, follow directions, and ensure consistent follow-through are also essential.

Sales Administrative Support:

- Capture / update data in CRM (contacts, accounts, leads)

- Provide research relating to customers, prospects, and partners

- Support team with miscellaneous activities during the proposal process

- Provide administrative assistance during the proposal process

- Assist the team with collaboration and reporting

- Assist the team by performing RFP portal registration research and updates

Marketing Support:

- Support marketing events

- Requalify leads

- Provide research relating to markets and competitors

Partner Management Support:

- Investigate potential partners, perform research, and facilitate meetings as directed by Partner Manager

Contract Management Support:

- Support AM/BD Reps and partner management during contract review and execution; coordinate between UDC and the prospect / customer / partner to facilitate and execute NDAs, MSAs, and Teaming Agreements.

Required Qualifications

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on delivering outstanding customer service.

- Highly organized with excellent time management capabilities.

- Strong attention to detail.

- Skilled in analytical thinking and effective problem-solving.

- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

- Collaborative team player with a proactive, positive attitude.

- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

- Experience utilizing CRM software.

- Experience with Power BI a plus.

Education

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related field preferred.

- At least 1 year of experience in sales/marketing support preferred.

- Experience in the utility industry preferred.

UDC Benefits at a glance (for full-time employees)

- Medical / Dental / Vision

- HSA

- 401K & Employer Match

- Paid time off (includes vacation and sick time)

- Parental Leave

- Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability (Employer Paid)

- Basic Term Life and AD&D (Employer Paid)

- Voluntary Term Life and AD&D

- Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance

- Gym Reimbursement Program

- Student Loan Repayment Program

- Paid Volunteering Time

Compensation range

Hourly rate: $22-24/hour

*The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

We invite all candidates to apply!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.