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Business Development Specialist

Maine International Trade Center

Portland, Maine

We are working with our client The Maine International Trade Center (MITC) in seeking a Business Development Specialist to join their team based in Portland, Maine.

Requirements of the Business Development Specialist:

• This is a flexible role and is expected to be in the office at least 3 days a week.
• Ability to work independently to prioritize and manage workload to meet organization and position goals and targets.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout Maine on a regular basis, approximately 10% of the time, but will vary week to week.
• Passion for international trade and Maine’s economic development opportunities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work with and successfully engage with a wide range of businesses throughout the State of Maine.
• Strong focus on client service and client relationships.
• 4+ years’ experience in a sales or business development role, preferably in a business environment, economic development office, chamber of commerce or industry association.
• Experience using a CRM to effectively manage current and prospective client relationships.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Benefits of the Job:

• STD and LTD Insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with MITC contribution of 5% of gross wages if you contribute 1%.
• 13 paid holidays (following State of Maine calendar).
• 100% employer paid premium for employee coverage health insurance: family and dependent coverage at employee’s expense.
• Salary range starts at $60k and will be commensurate with experience.
• 3 weeks of PTO that accrues on a bi-weekly basis.
• The MITC office is located on the beautiful Portland waterfront. Parking is provided.
• Dental and Eye Care Reimbursement: $500 per year; unused benefit can be carried over to the next year but is capped at $1000.

Responsibilities of the Business Development Specialist:

• Maintain relationships with current members to encourage use of MITC services and retain membership status. Identify potential members and decision makers and engage to secure membership commitment.
• Work closely with President on managing sponsor relationships and identifying prospective new sponsors.
• Identify opportunities for programs and services based on member feedback and share with President and Trade Specialist team.
• Collaborate with Trade Specialists to monitor client work and follow up to assess satisfaction and encourage membership commitment.
• Educate current and prospective members on MITC services, coordinating introductions to appropriate staff.
• Ensure that MITC membership list is up to date and accurate and that staff interactions are tracked and recorded within CRM for effective member management.
• Assist with MITC events helping with event coordination and representing the organization in a professional manner.

The Maine International Trade Center is Maine’s leading source for international business assistance. MITC helps Maine companies get the guidance, education, and funding to succeed in global markets and fuel Maine’s economic growth. A public-private partnership, MITC activities are supported by nearly 300 businesses and organizations, corporate sponsors, and the Maine Department of Economic & Community Development (DECD). MITC members include manufacturers and service providers, educational institutions, industry associations, and economic development partners. We work with both exporters and importers.

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MITC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status, or any other status protected by law.