Overview
The Business Development Coordinator at the Whitewater Center is responsible for developing and maintaining key relationships with businesses, schools, not-for-profits, and other entities. The Business Development Coordinator is a salaried, on-site, benefits eligible position that reports directly to the Director of Operations.
Responsibilities
• Maintain appropriate engagement tracking systems.
• Organize and execute acquisition strategies to acquire new clients.
• Develop and execute a semi-annual business development/recruiting plan to drive desired results.
• Review RPF opportunities and submit applications as necessary.
• Attending events on behalf of Whitewater as needed.
• Perform needs assessments and develop sales proposals and presentations.
• Monitor production and business remits of existing client base.
• Leverage resources from the group sales team to deliver desired outcomes.
• Identify and pursue inbound sponsorship opportunities that are in line with the Whitewater brand.
• Maintain accurate knowledge of activities, products, and services offered at Whitewater.
• Communicate with clients in a polite, clear, and confident manner.
• Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
• Must be able to work outdoors for sustained periods of time in all weather and environmental conditions.
• Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, stand, lean, and kneel on a regular basis and for sustained periods of time.
• Must be able to safely self-transport over uneven terrain or in a confined space.
• Must be able to work in shared spaces with other employees and customers.
• All positions as Whitewater require employees to report and work onsite at Whitewater locations.
Benefits
• Access to Whitewater Center’s pass activities
• Staff discount program and pro deals
• Health, Dental, Vision, FSA
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
Required Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Maintain a clean, professional, and healthy appearance, and adhere to dress code standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work well under pressure and make decisions independently.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and during other Whitewater events as needed.
About U.S. National Whitewater Center
The U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC) is dedicated to the promotion of the active lifestyle. Since 2006, the USNWC has been promoting access to the outdoors for all levels of participants through its 30+ land and water-based activities, outdoor instruction and certification programs, festivals, races, films, and various outdoor events throughout the year. Whether you visit the Center’s 1,300 acres on the Catawba River or engage in the brand’s mission through one of our off-site initiatives, the USNWC empowers guests to play, relax, and learn outside.
