Administrative Assistant (Business Development)

Job Description:

General Summary

TheAdministrative Assistant (Business Development)provides high-quality administrative and coordination support for the Business Development (BD) team. This role helps ensure BD operations run smoothly from lead tracking through proposal and interview support client engagement coordination and post-submittal follow-up. The ideal candidate ishighly organized detail-oriented proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.

Business Development & Proposal Support

• Support BD leadership and teams throughout the business development lifecycle from opportunity intake and planning through proposal submission and follow-up.
• Assist BD team withresearchrelated topotential clients markets and industries.

• Assist the BD and Marketing teams with the development ofproposals presentations and interview materials.
• Support responses toRequest for Proposal (RFPs)and other business inquiries including:
  • Maintainingproposal calendarsand deadlines
  • Coordinating resumes project sheets and team information with Marketing
  • Coordinating content requests across internal disciplines
  • Compiling drafts and managingversion control
• Track and maintain opportunity-related forms and records includingPIFs teaming details submission requirements and deliverable checklists.
• Coordinate production support as needed (printing packaging shipping and/or electronic uploads).

Client & Marketing Coordination

• Assist with scheduling and coordination forclient meetings conferences and networking events.
• Support the maintenance of the BD pipeline by updating CRM and tracking tools including:
  • Client contact records
  • Opportunity status and next steps
  • Key dates notes and follow-up tasks
• Generate and distribute basic pipeline reports and status summaries to BD leadership as requested.
• Support the preparation and editing ofpresentations meeting materials and client communications.
• Coordinate small client-facing touches as needed ( arrangements meals gifts/recognition items visitor access).

Administrative & Office Support

• Scheduling meetings preparing agendas and capturing/distributingmeeting minutesand action items
• Maintaining shared calendars (BD deadlines meetings travel)
• Coordinating travel arrangements as needed
• Document formatting file organization and general administrative support usingMicrosoft OfficeandOutlook
• Coordinate with office staff and/or building management for visitor access service requests and office logistics when needed.
• Perform other duties assigned in an orderly and efficient manner.

Employment Qualifications

Education

• Associates degree preferred (Bachelors degree a plus)

Experience

• 3 years of experience in an administrative assistant role (experience supporting business development marketing proposals sales or professional services strongly preferred).
• Design and construction industryexperience preferred.

Skills / Competencies

• Strong proficiency inMicrosoft Office(Word PowerPoint Excel) andOutlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure prioritize tasks and follow through with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling sensitive client and pursuit information.
• Experience with CRM platforms ( Salesforce HubSpot Microsoft Dynamics) preferred.
• Positive professional and enthusiastic demeanor in a fast-paced environment.

About Us

At Ghafari Associates we dont just design buildingswe help shape the future of the industries we serve. As a global leader in architecture engineering and consulting we partner with clients to deliver forward-thinking solutions that transform how people work manufacture and connect.

Our strength lies in our people. We bring together curious minds technical experts and creative problem-solvers who thrive on collaboration and innovation. Whether supporting major industrial programs or advancing federal and commercial projects our teams are empowered to make a meaningful impactboth for our clients and within our communities.

We are committed to investing in our employees financial physical and emotional well-being as well as their professional growth. Through robust training licensure support internships mentorships and tuition reimbursement we provide the resources our people need to build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the communities we are proud to call home.

Ghafari Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws. As a federal contractor Ghafari Associates maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in accordance with applicable laws.

Pay Transparency

Ghafari Associates will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.

Accommodation

Ghafari Associates is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability to use our online system to apply for a position you may also apply for positions in the following ways:

• By fax at: 313.436.8624 Attn: Human Resources
• By mail at: 17101 Michigan Ave. Dearborn MI 48126 Attn: Human Resources
• In person at: 17101 Michigan Ave. Dearborn MI 48126
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If there are any questions about the accommodations offered above please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.