About NY CREATES:

NY CREATES serves as a bridge for advanced electronics, leads projects that advance R&D in emerging technologies, and generates the jobs of tomorrow. NY CREATES also runs some of the most advanced facilities in the world, boasts more than 2,700 industry experts and faculty, and manages public and private investments of more than $20 billion - placing it at the global epicenter of high-tech innovation and commercialization.

Job Description:

Job Description for Business Development Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

NY CREATES is looking for an entry level Business Development Coordinator. The successful applicant will be resourceful, organized, and motivated to enable increased sales and look for new and creative ways to market our services/offerings to establish and grow global partnerships and collaboration for R&D, economic and workforce development at NY CREATES and in the semiconductor industry.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Act as an account program assistant and liaison to delegations and individuals visiting NY CREATES
Assist delegations and coordinators' needs, questions, and concerns, and drive a positive conclusion and resolution.
Assist in the planning of incoming delegation visits at NY CREATES.
Work collaboratively with other internal teams and departments, to promote NY CREATES.
Coordinate virtual and in-person business meetings and visits, including pre-arrival planning, activities while delegations are on site, and post-visit follow-ups.
Provide meeting support, including but not limited to briefing/presentation materials, meeting minutes, action item tracking reports, talking points, and action item follow-up support.
Participate in the evaluation process through data collection and interpretation and make recommendations for programmatic improvement, future strategies.
Maintain and cultivate strong customer/prospect relationships.
Research market insights, industry trends, business opportunities, potential prospects, and competing organizations.
Track and record metrics, data, and statistics on customer/prospect performance, connections, and retention regularly.
Collate and maintain customer/prospect information in the CRM database.
Provide customer/prospect feedback to sales and management.
Help create and develop a robust pipeline of qualified prospects.
Work closely with staff across all departments to implement revenue growth strategies.
Assist with the development and implementation of sales strategies, client service, and retention plans.
Assist with drafting sales pitches, presentations, reference material, and other documents as required.
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.
Arrange and support customer/prospect meetings among business staff, engineering, and executive teams.
Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements for Business Development Coordinator

BS or equivalent working experience in business and/or technical field
Proficiency with Office suite of applications
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to quickly learn CRM, contracts/agreements, and other business applications.
Individual possesses the ability to interface with customers and internal partners at various levels within the organization; works independently; prioritizes demands in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum travel of 10%
1-3 years of relevant work experience in business or a similar field

This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual background checks.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS for Business Development Coordinator

3-5 years of relevant business experience working with customers
Past customer interfacing experience.
Experience with quote or contract preparation
Prior experience with a cross-functional or cross-cultural team

Don't meet every requirement? At NY CREATES we are dedicated to building a welcoming, diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are excited about working for NY CREATES but your experience doesn't exactly align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway, you might still be a perfect fit or a fit for another role at NY CREATES.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, and Dental
Competitive Pay and PTO
Flexible Heath Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
Basic / Optional Life Insurance
Post-Retirement Health Insurance
Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service.
Optional employee contributed retirement account.

Location: 257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203

Salary Range: $60,000- $70,000

*Posted salary ranges re determined upon experience and education.

Additional Information:

NOTE: Some positions require access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, or restricted programs where U.S. Government authorization may be required.

For positions requiring such access, offers of employment are contingent upon the employer being able to obtain the necessary authorization, including, if required, an export license from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, or other government agencies. The decision to pursue an export license application is at The Research Foundation for SUNY's sole discretion. Proof of status may be required prior to employment in connection with necessary authorizations.

Employment is with the Research Foundation for SUNY which is an Equal opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply please call Human Resources at 518-437-8686.