Now Hiring - Business Development Coordinator in Brighton, MA

Founded in 1975, BR+A Consulting Engineers maintains a total staff of over 500 employees located at our main office in Boston and branch offices in New York City, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC; Miami, FL; Chicago, IL; St. Louis, MO; Tampa, FL, Charlotte, NC and Charleston, SC. BR+A provides state-of-the-art integrated and coordinated mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection consulting engineering, technology systems design, lighting design, and building commissioning services.

BR+A is seeking a proactive and outgoing self-starter with a knack for storytelling, making connections, and an eye for visual communications to join the BR+A team as a Business Development Coordinator. This position is for our Boston headquarters.

This creative thinker will work collaboratively with others to develop and execute compelling written and visual stories that promote our expertise, conduct market research, and become a firmwide knowledge center of our BR+A’s strengths, projects, pursuits, and differentiators. This candidate will be vital in developing materials that will help the firm win new work. This role will assist in targeted market research, , affiliated administrative work, content creation, social media ownership, conference tracking, and some technical writing/editing. If you are someone who will thrive under frequent deadlines, varied project work, and is passionate about the design + construction industry -- this is a position for you. This role reports to our Director of Business Development and will help plan and execute initiatives to increase brand awareness and promote BR+A’s people, projects, and capabilities across the footprint of our ten national offices.

Responsibilities will include working as part of a collaborative team to maximize external visibility through digital storytelling using a variety of tactics, such as social media, website, attendance at events, networking, involvement with industry associations, other key activities that build and maximize the firm’s position in the market.

• Market research;
• Data entry in Cosential database;
• Authoring or editing technical content (call for papers, award submission text);
• Affiliated administrative responsibilities(Excel, monthly expense reporting, data entry);
• Assists Business Development Director with research, planning, and strategy to best position the firm for new work;
• Assist in the creation and editing of PowerPoint pitch decks;
• Social media support - content planning;
• Works with Business Development and Marketing team on special projects;
• Manage social media calendars, including researching award deadlines, national conferences, and speaking opportunities deadlines;
• Analyze and manipulate social media analytics, SEOs, online advertisements, and website data to focus and drive content.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong verbal, written, and visual communicator with a positive attitude. Ability to balance critical and creative thinking. Forward thinker who remains current in marketing news and trends;
• Ability to manage and lead multiple assignments juggling busy schedules and tight deadlines with ease;
• Calm and effective under deadline pressure;
• Ability to work independently, as well as be an effective team player with a flexible, collaborative attitude;
• Exceptional attention to detail and demonstrated commitment to quality;
• Willingness to travel, on occasion, to support specific BD initiatives;
• Curious problem solver who loves to learn.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism, Design, or Business is preferred;
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a business development/marketing/communications position within the A/E/C industry;
• Highly proficient in InDesign; Illustrator, Photoshop and PowerPoint a plus;
• Familiarity with Cosential or Drupal a plus;
• Understanding of concepts, practices and procedures in the A/E/C field;
• Full understanding of a variety of technology platforms, including LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Canva, software automation, and web design/development a plus;
• Experience analyzing and interpreting data, including Search Engine Optimization (SEO);
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and InDesign (or other desktop publishing software);
• Graphic design literacy.

At BR+A, we’re invested in what we do, committed to technical excellence, and driven to work collaboratively to best serve our clients. We’re proud to have recently celebrated 45 successful years in business. We are dedicated to making a positive impact and providing opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

We offer excellent compensation and a competitive benefits package, including Medical/Dental coverage and 401K, to all of our full-time employees.

BR+A is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, regardless of race, gender, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation. The candidate must pass a drug test.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brighton, MA 02135