Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DS General Contractors N.V. is seeking a part-time remote Business Development Assistant to support growth and client acquisition activities. The role focuses on market research, lead generation, customer service, sales support, CRM record maintenance, and collaboration with the business development team.
Responsibilities
- Conducting market research on construction materials and industry trends
- Identifying potential customers and business opportunities
- Assisting with lead generation and follow-up
- Supporting customer service by responding to inquiries
- Preparing basic quotes or proposals
- Maintaining accurate records in company databases or CRM tools
- Collaborate with the business development team to prepare presentations
- Update sales and marketing materials
- Provide regular status reports on prospects and ongoing initiatives
Skills
- Candidates should possess strong Interpersonal Skills and Customer Service abilities to build and maintain professional relationships with clients and partners
- Candidates should possess effective Communication skills, both written and verbal, to prepare clear correspondence, proposals, and internal updates
- Candidates should possess solid Analytical Skills and Market Research capabilities to interpret data, identify trends, and support informed business decisions
- Candidates should possess basic organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks in a part-time remote environment
- Familiarity with the construction or building materials sector is an advantage, along with experience using CRM systems or sales tracking tools
- Proficiency with common office software (e.g., spreadsheets, word processing, email)
- A secondary or post-secondary education in business, marketing, or a related field is preferred
Benefits
- Part-time remote position
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