Marketing and Business Development Coordinator

Marketing and Business Development Coordinator

Organization: Brendle Group

Brendle Group is a sustainability consulting firm committed to solving the problems our clients face today while accelerating equitable climate solutions for the future. Our goal is to collaborate on meaningful projects that have measurable impacts. Since our founding in 1996, our company's purpose has been to create lasting impacts that inspire and sustain our communities and our world.

Our portfolio includes innovative projects that address energy, climate, and water challenges for clients in the public and private sectors. We are a Certified B Corporation and a public benefits corporation (PBC) that not only walks the talk in our own operations but also pioneers new frontiers in sustainability. Our team members bring a unique blend of technical expertise, innovation, and agility to help anticipate and solve new sustainability challenges.

If this sounds like your kind of challenge, roll up your sleeves with us! There's so much important work to be done.

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Marketing and Business Development Coordinator. This role will support the growth of our organization by contributing to proposals, capture planning, and project-based analysis. You will collaborate with our cross-functional team to research market trends, support proposal development, and analyze data that informs client strategies and program outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in sustainability marketing, consulting, and data-driven decision-making to build foundational skills while contributing to meaningful, mission-driven work.

The Marketing and Business Development Coordinator will be a new member of our Marketing and Communications Services Team, reporting to our Marketing and Communications Manager. This position offers exposure to all aspects of our fast-paced, high-performing consulting firm; pivoting quickly, managing multiple priorities, providing high-touch, responsive and accurate solutions, and collaborating effectively with highly skilled and specialized colleagues.

Position Responsibilities and Estimated Time Allocation

Business Development and Proposals (30%)

• Contribute to improving proposal quality and efficiency across pursuits.
• Support proposal coordination, including scheduling, document management, and compliance tracking.
• Assist in developing proposal content by gathering information, editing drafts, and ensuring clarity and consistency.
• Maintain proposal content libraries, resumes, and project descriptions.
• Support CRM data entry and knowledge management systems.

Market Research and Insights (30%)

• Identify patterns and insights that inform strategic decision-making.
• Conduct market, audience, and stakeholder research to inform marketing and communications strategies, including:
• Industry and policy trend scans.
• Competitor and peer organization analyses.
• Audience segmentation and persona development.
• Message testing and feedback synthesis.
• Conduct and support quantitative and qualitative analysis (e.g., surveys, interviews, focus groups, program performance, market potential, customer insights).
• Synthesize research and data into actionable insights for internal teams and client deliverables (e.g., slide decks, briefs, visuals).

Project and Program Support (30%)

• Support delivery of high-quality, client-ready solutions.
• Support development of reports, dashboards, and presentations that communicate findings clearly to clients.
• Collaborate with technical staff to translate sustainability concepts into clear, client-friendly messaging.
• Contribute to post-proposal and post-project debriefs to support continuous improvement.
• Support implementation of marketing and communications initiatives informed by research findings.
• Support public outreach and engagement efforts including web content and communications platforms.
• Support public events, including coordination, tabling, and presentations.
• Update and adapt existing Adobe Creative Suite materials and develop new outreach assets based on established content.

The remaining 10% time is assumed to be allocated to holidays, personal time off, sick time, and other overhead activities.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in sustainability, environmental studies, economics, business, data analytics, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience or internships in marketing, consulting, research, business analysis, or proposal coordination.
• Demonstrated experience conducting desk research, surveys, interviews, or data analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into concise insights.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Teams, SharePoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with and/or enthusiasm for sustainability topics.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the required qualifications above, as a small business we wear many hats and look for team members who can contribute in multiple ways to our company's success. For this position, we prefer a candidate with a diverse professional background who can contribute one or more of the following qualifications to support team capacity and cross-functional resilience:

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish/English in both written and verbal communication strongly preferred.
• Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel advanced functions, Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
• Exposure to program evaluation, market research, or policy analysis.
• Familiarity with sustainability topics such as energy, water, climate planning, resilience, or equity-centered approaches.
• Experience supporting proposals, grant writing, or RFP responses.
• Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and knowledge management tools.
• Experience working in consulting or a client-facing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to use generative AI and other analytical tools responsibly to improve research, writing, and data analysis while protecting confidential information, mitigating bias, and following company and client policies.

Attributes of Ideal Candidates

• People-oriented and client focused.
• Ability to function efficiently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Consistently produces high quality work.
• Owns position responsibilities and approaches work as a problem solver and critical thinker.
• Adapts willingly to changing responsibilities.
• Reliable and clear communicator.
• Exhibits professional empathy, perspective, and cultural competence.

Position Status

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt, regular position. We are open to a part-time position for the right candidate.

Salary and Benefits

Based on position requirements and candidate experience, the base salary range for the Grade 3 Marketing and Business Development Coordinator is $65,000 $75,000. The salary range shown is for full-time employment. The base salary is commensurate with relevant skills and experience. Benefits include:

• Employer-paid health, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• Integrated wellbeing benefits through our health plan, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• SIMPLE retirement plan with employer match.
• Flexible schedule, with summer hours (providing extended weekends) and hybrid work options (mix of in-person and remote schedules).
• Paid time off, accumulating from your first day.
• Annual salary review and bonus pool.

Location, Schedule and Position Conditions

This position is concentrated along the Colorado Front Range and Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. We will give preference to candidates based in Fort Collins, CO; Denver Metro, CO; or Twin Cities Metro, MN. We operate as a hybrid organization offering flexible schedules and a mix of in-office and remote work, with regular in-person collaboration as a core part of how we work together.

Brendle Group full-time staff are expected to be available during the company's core hours (9 am to 3 pm); flexible schedules and arrangements outside of these core hours are available. Our team is committed to sustainable workloads and will work diligently to ensure work weeks do not become excessive or require prolonged periods that significantly exceed 40 hours per week for full-time employees.

This position requires reliable transportation.

Application Process

Please submit your application

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