Business Development Lead - Leadership Support and Project Coordination

Holman Entry-Level Professional

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What's Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around.

The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States.

We are seeking a highly organized, entry-level professional to support senior leadership and drive the execution of strategic initiatives. This role combines project coordination, communications, process management, and administrative support, making it ideal for a detail-oriented and articulate individual who thrives in a professional environment.

The position requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity. The successful candidate will be confident engaging with and communicating effectively across all levels of the organization, including senior leadership, while maintaining a high standard of professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner directly with senior leadership, handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Assist with project management, including tracking deliverables, communicating milestones, and providing regular updates on strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate across internal teams, vendors, OEMs, and other stakeholders to build project roadmaps, allocate resources, and prioritize tasks.
• Monitor progress and analyze results to deliver insights and updates to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Draft impactful presentations and communications used in leadership meetings and business reviews.
• Write memos and communications on behalf of senior leaders for internal and Retail partner distribution.
• Support graphic design needs and assist in creating proposals and presentations for BDC and Retail leadership.
• Contribute to process management activities and initiatives within the BDC.
• Maintain and regularly update the Retail Pulse Page to ensure content remains relevant and valuable to Retail partners.
• Provide department administrative support, including ordering supplies and coordinating meetings.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Education & Training:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Additional certifications or specialized training are a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, SharePoint).
• Proficiency working in Canva or other design tools.

Relevant Experience & Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Proven project management and process improvement experience.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Experience drafting professional communications and executive-level presentations.
• Comfort working with confidential information and supporting senior leadership.
• Familiarity with graphic design tools or presentation software is a plus.

At Holman, we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better. That's why we are listening, open to learning new things – about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It's The Holman Way.

At Holman, your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. To position you for success and provide a rewarding career and better life for you and your family, Holman is proud to offer you the benefits you deserve; including protection against illness, disability, loss of work, or preparation for retirement. Below is a brief overview of the programs available to full-time employees (programs may vary by country or worker type):

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Paid Pregnancy/Parental leave
• Paid Military Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits:

Regular Full-Time

We offer excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) with company match. Our time off benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. In addition, we offer paid pregnancy and parental leave, and supplemental paid military leave to eligible employees.

Temporary or Part-Time

In geographic areas with statutory paid sick leave, part-time and temporary employees will receive a paid sick leave benefit that meets the mandated requirements.

Pay:

We offer competitive wages that are commensurate with job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and geographic location, starting in the range of $60,800.00 - $86,640.00 USD annually for full time employees. The annual compensation range is comprised of base pay earnings.

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