Now Hiring - The Island Def Jam Group - Business Development Associate in Mineola, NY

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Island Group Enterprises (IGE) is seeking a Business Development Associate to join our Sales & Marketing Department. The Business Development Associate will support a team of Senior Managers and work alongside other Associates in developing new products and identifying new business opportunities for IGE. The Associate will gain extensive exposure to the Aerospace and Defense industry through the distribution and sale of specialty chemicals and ordnance components to various government and non-government entities worldwide. The Associate will also gain experience in the logistical complexities and procurement processes of highly specialized products. Responsibilities: * Support Senior Management in the development of new products and the expansion of IGE's client base * Analyze the Federal Business Opportunity database for actionable US Government Defense contracts * Learn and manage IGE's proprietary MarketPro software - maintaining a database of customers, vendors and products * Create and prepare RFQs, Sales Quotations, Purchase Orders and Sales Orders * Identify new areas of growth in emerging markets as well as develop new vendors * Learn ITAR regulations Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree required with concentration in business-related field or with concentration in Chemistry background * Undergraduate degree with GPA of 3.0 or higher from accredited university * Proficient skills with Microsoft Office required * Excellent organizational and communication skills * Ability to thrive in a detail-orientated environment * Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively in a teamwork environment * Interest in Aerospace & Defense Industry and International Trade * Ability and willingness to travel when required (~10%) Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Health savings account * Paid time off * Vision insurance Application Question(s): * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? Education: * Bachelor's (Required) Ability to Commute: * Mineola, NY 11501 (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Mineola, NY 11501: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person