Job Title: Business Development Associate
About the Role:
This exciting opportunity combines a diverse set of skills and the ability to find quick, reliable solutions on the go. As a Business Development Associate, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the Group Country Manager for the Caribbean and Central America region with day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the Group Country Manager's agenda, including meetings, events, appointments, travel arrangements, and transportation coordination.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the company's business, products/services, and corporate processes.
- Assist in the development of Monthly Business Reviews for the Caribbean and Central America region.
- Organize and create quarterly town hall meetings for the Caribbean and Central America region.
- Develop and publish weekly business updates for the Caribbean and Central America region to the company's leadership team.
- Manage distribution lists and maintain an updated organizational structure for the Caribbean and Central America region.
- Responsible for contract management in the region, with support from legal teams.
- Act as a single point of contact, managing and tracking all activities, and collaborate with in-country Business Development and functional teams to ensure goal alignment and execution on all initiatives.
- Assist with the management, planning, and tracking of key company events throughout the year.
- Coordinate hospitality for client visits at the company's offices, including room reservations, badge entry, catering orders, restaurant reservations, etc.
- Monitor product budgets and reporting associated with product platforms, ensuring budget optimization, adherence to proper processes, and timely delivery of initiatives within agreed budgets.
- Address all client queries and issues, providing timely and efficient solutions.
- Support the execution of the country's Business Plans and ensure initiatives, budgets, and KPIs are consistently met.
- Provide initiative support, tracking, problem-solving, and project management of operational processes and workflows with other teams.
- Utilize internal management tools to track various initiatives per client.
- Undertake special projects and ad hoc tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 months of work experience or a Bachelor's Degree (for Associate level)
- Preferred: 2 or more years of work experience, 1-3 years of professional experience
- Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish (both verbal and written), with Portuguese being a plus
- Strong presentation and planning skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills (ability to interact with several teams simultaneously) and time management abilities
- Detail-oriented and numbers-oriented mindset
- Strong reporting, documentation, and presentation skills
- Analytical mindset - able to analyze situations and offer solutions to common problems
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Skilled in coordinating internal and external resources and nurturing cross-functional relationships
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Dynamics
- Knowledge of SAP Concur is a plus
- Understanding of electronic payments is desirable
- Strong ability to apply efficient decision-making, problem-solving, and technical skills
Additional Information:
- Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department
- Travel Requirements: This position requires 5-10% travel
- Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting, requiring the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment such as telephones and computers.
The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. The company will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 43,000.00 69,000.00 Per Year
