Business Development Manager, Sr. manages the daily execution of the business development strategy, plans, and processes to drive sales, increase revenue, expand markets, and accomplish financial objectives. Coaches teams in best practices and effective tactics for prospecting new markets, partners, channels, and customers. Being a Business Development Manager, Sr. establishes team targets and metrics to measure the achievement of objectives. Develops and uses contacts and relationships within the industry, business environment, and customer base to understand and respond to competition, pricing, and product demand changes. Additionally, Business Development Manager, Sr. makes suggestions for new product offerings or improvements to sales or marketing efforts. May administer or negotiate new business proposals and prepare contracts. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Business Development Manager, Sr. typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Business Development Manager, Sr. typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Background:
NABC is a private nonprofit based out of Mount Vernon that serves the agricultural community in western Washington. Our mission is to inspire success, foster cooperation, and advance the economic vitality of agriculture in rural western Washington by providing expertise, resources, and business technical services to agricultural enterprises. Our core competencies include helping clients access capital through
USDA and other grants and conventional products, and the delivery of services such as:
Our full suite of services is available in both English and Spanish, and our Latinx Business Development program has demonstrated success in serving the Latinx community in an effective and authentic manner.
Position Description:
This individual will be responsible for managing projects in northwest Washington for NABC. This region includes, but is not limited to King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Island, and San Juan Counties. Project management generally involves hands-on technical support in the areas of access to market, access to capital, organizational development, and infrastructure development. The project manager will work with producers and ag-related businesses to assist in identifying and quantifying opportunities, challenges and obstacles to success, and developing, implementing, and supporting, the ongoing implementation of solutions related to business development.
Project manager will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with regional public and private agencies, organizations, and entities. Project manager will leverage collaborative relationships to create positive results which will directly advance the agricultural economy.
Experience creating and implementing business plans for agriculture-related business is required.
Experience with grant writing is strongly preferred. A background that includes a working knowledge of regional financial and educational support organizations would be beneficial. Candidate must be a self-motivated individual that requires minimal supervision.
Measurable Results
1. Number of clients/projects served
2. Number of jobs created
3. Revenue generated by clients
4. Grants submitted/awarded
5. Formation of entities
6. Longterm sustainability of projects
7. Establishment of processing, distribution, and marketing infrastructure
8. Active participation by buyers and sellers in services
9. Client participation in workshops and educational opportunities
This position will work from an office located in Mt. Vernon with remote work options.
Required Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications:
Responsibilities include:
deliver, strengthen, or extend NABC programs
research, and professional activities
This is a salaried exempt position based in northwest Washington, and reports to the Executive Director. Candidate will work independently with regular periodic interaction with staff. This position is not responsible for managing people and will work directly with the Executive Director to set priorities and manage expectations.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Ability to Relocate:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mount Vernon, WA 98273
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