BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

TITLE: Business Development Specialist 1

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Business Development Specialist is a detail-oriented and proactive professional responsible for managing and executing cross-functional initiatives from concept to commercialization. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the successful and timely delivery of new business opportunities while driving process efficiency and operational alignment across key departments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with clients and internal teams.
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary such as overtime and weekends.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions

Experience:

• 3-5+ years of experience in business development, managing customer projects and commercial opportunities from concept through launch.
• Proficiency in project management and productivity tools, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and CRM databases, with experience using these platforms to track projects, analyze data, and support business development initiatives.
• The ability to research market trends and analyze data to inform strategic decisions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project Execution & Coordination: Manage and track all aspects of project timelines and deliverables, from sampling and product trials through to full-scale commercialization to ensure projects stay on track. Schedule, organize, and lead pre-trial and post-production review meetings; prepare structured agendas and ensure timely follow-up on all action items. Support the Business Development Manager in the prioritization and execution of commercial opportunities, ensuring high-impact projects receive focused attention and resources.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Lead cross-functional project coordination from ideation through execution and commercialization. Collaborating with internal stakeholders including Sales, Marketing, Technical, Planning & Scheduling, & Operations to drive alignment and project success. Serve as the primary project liaison, ensuring seamless communication between departments and external partners to align resources and resolve issues.

• Process & Documentation Management:Maintain accurate, up-to-date project documentation within the trial database, project management tools, and internal dashboards. Lead the preparation and facilitation of monthly Operational Opportunity Meetings, ensuring transparency of project status, next steps, and roadblocks. Participate in bi-weekly Business Development Opportunity (BDO) review meetings; accurately record and distribute meeting minutes, decisions, and assigned action items.

• Continuous Improvement:Lead initiatives to review and improve existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance project visibility, and increase team efficiency. Champion best practices in project and trial execution, driving a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous learning.

Inteplast Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at applicantaccommodation@inteplast.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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