Business Development Coordinator

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to join our team in Houston or Pearland, Texas; Lafayette, or New Orleans, Louisiana. As a Business Development Coordinator, you will support the business development team to identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities. This person should be a proactive sale minded thinker, highly organized, detailed oriented individual, and action driven.Primary ResponsibilitiesLead opportunity management pipeline, forecast processes, and reportingLead the schedule for tracking and strategy meetings of key pursuitsManage account planning meetings including updates to account contact recordsDevelop knowledge of client markets and conduct market research to identify new business development opportunities using various procurement platformsMaintain Client Relationship Management (CRM) database and coordinate client account management through the development of account and opportunity plansRegular monitoring of client procurement portals to find and distribute Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) or other solicitationsCoordinate with accounting to report on financial metrics such as bookings goals and closeoutExecute booking reconciliation process and produce reportsManage, review and distribute client procurement databases and procurement schedulesReview and mark up grammatical edits for overall content and pull in sales strategies developed during the opportunity planning processWork with the CRM Manager to develop and distribute content for internal staff on CRM updates and best practices. Act as a CRM ambassador assisting with training.Support our event management team at conference boothsAssist in the preparation and participate in sales presentations such as lunch and learns, brown bag presentations and trainingsIn coordination with a business development leader and client service leaders, attend client meetings, both public and private.Participate in at least one related industry professional organization and attend related industry events, building your professional networkAbility to travel up to 10%QualificationsProficiency in Microsoft Office Applications(one of the following):High School Diploma and 3+ years of experience in related fieldAssociates Degree and 2+ years of experience in related fieldBachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related fieldPreferred Prior experience or involvement in AEC business developmentPrior experience in Cosential or other CRMAbout Freese and NicholsAt the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at Benefits That Work for You), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at Working at Freese and Nichols.Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.#LI-Hybrid SummaryLocation: Houston, Texas; New Orleans, Louisiana; Pearland, Texas; Lafayette, LouisianaType: Full time