Business Development Manager

Posted: February 2, 2023

Location: California Bay Area Preferred, Open to Anywhere in the United States - Working Remotely

Contract Type: Hourly, Part Time

Industry: Consulting

Primary AREAS of RESPONSIBILITY

  • Review RFP/RFQ posts for relevancy.

  • Manage company information on opportunity posting and bidding platforms.

  • As needed, coordinate development of scopes and budgets for client requests.

  • Coordinate on-time completion of proposal and mini-bid responses.

  • Detailed reviews and proofreading of draft business materials and proposals.

  • Maintain up-to-date project descriptions and company materials to facilitate proposal development.

  • Support company budget and contract planning as needed.

ADDITIONaL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Respond to client communications in a timely and professional manner. Support smooth client interface and team collaboration. 

  • Establish and maintain effective, professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, and other consultant teams working on client projects.

  • Identify, develop, and implement company tools and organization systems for company and client projects, as needed.

  • Deliver high-quality and timely results, reports, and other deliverables.

  • Maintain client confidentiality as needed. 

  • Participate in company planning processes, and support the development of operational plans, goals, and objectives.

Relevant tools and systems our team uses

  • BQE CORE

  • QuickBooks Online

  • Client contracting and invoicing systems, including Ariba and Taulia

  • Microsoft Teams and Sharepoint (for coordination with larger teams and clients)

  • Dropbox

  • Slack

  • Notion

  • Todoist

  • GoToMeeting

  • Zoom

  • Gmail and Google Calendars

  • Google Suite - Sheets, Docs, etc

  • SquareSpace

  • Eventbrite

  • MailChimp

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Minimum of college degree or equivalent experience. 

  • Demonstrated experience and expertise in business development and proposal management.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage projects with different timelines and deliver timely results. 

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work collaboratively and successfully with a range of personalities and people including coworkers, clients, subcontractors, other consultant teams, and members of the community.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is anticipated to be $35/hour, commensurate with candidate experience.

Staff members who consistently work at least half time are eligible for benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance. All staff members are eligible for the 401k with employer matching and flexible work schedule options.

About Resource Refocus

Resource Refocus LLC is a small women-owned consulting firm created in 2010 with a reputation for providing technically rigorous and creative solutions for zero net energy (ZNE) and zero carbon (ZC) buildings in California, New York, and other parts of the country. Our recurring clients include utilities, state agencies, energy modeling and monitoring firms, and research universities. 

Our main office is located in Berkeley / Oakland, California. We are currently working fully remote and are open to candidates who would work remotely.

For more information about Resource Refocus LLC and our team, please visit our website at http://www.resourcerefocus.com.

How to Apply

Please send an email to info@resourcerefocus.com with the following:

  • Subject line “Business Development - Your Name”

  • Attach a resume and cover letter

  • Include the best email and phone number for follow-ups (we will schedule any calls)

Note: U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders only - No sponsorship available.

 

Resource Refocus LLC is a WBE certified business and is listed through The Supplier Clearinghouse. Resource Refocus is also a certified Small Business through the California Department of General Services.

Resource Refocus LLC, based in Berkeley, CA, is a limited liability company registered in the state of California. The firm was founded in 2010 by Anna LaRue and Noelle Cole.