Business Development Associate

The Weitz Company
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Job Description
The Weitz Company is hiring a Business Development Associate to join our Florida team in Fort Lauderdale. The Business Development Associate will assist the Director of Business Development to conduct market research, build client relationships, and identify new business opportunities by expanding our industry-related network in the Broward County and surrounding market.

Requirements

  • Conduct market research and analysis on applicable market sectors, potential clients, and upcoming projects
  • Plan and attend industry-related events such as conferences, dinners, webinars, etc.
  • Collaborate with business management and marketing team to assist with requested proposals and other documents for review
  • Assist coordinate with the Business Development Director with updates and maintenance of project pursuits, contracts, and lead entries in Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) system
  • Attend Business Development meetings and help team to prepare beforehand, assist with creating agendas, and taking/distributing notes
  • Assist Marketing and Business Development in compiling and preparing presentation materials including market-specific talking points and pursuit-aligned content
  • Collaborate with project team(s) to solicit content for marketing materials
  • Coordinate and support outreach, relationship-building strategies, and innovative engagement opportunities to support long-term business development goals
  • Draft/collect technical information to support white papers, client-facing collateral, and strategic communications
  • Coordinate sponsorship decisions, client engagements, and executive-level business development initiatives
  • Professionally represent The Weitz Company

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Rewarding Bonus Program
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
  • Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
  • Employer-Paid Life Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
  • 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Fully Paid Parental Leave
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time
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