Business Development/Sales Assistant

Business Development \& Sales Assistant — Part Time Construction services company specializing in environmental remediation and demolition is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and proactive Business Development \& Sales Assistant to join our team on a part\-time basis. This individual will play an important role in supporting business development initiatives, strengthening client relationships, and helping the organization achieve its growth objectives. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator who is comfortable working independently, managing multiple priorities, conducting research, and providing administrative and sales support. Experience with Salesforce and LinkedIn—particularly managing the company and executive LinkedIn presence—is highly desirable. Responsibilities Support business development initiatives through market research, lead research, information gathering, and assisting with preparation of reports and presentations. Maintain and update customer, prospect, and business development information in Salesforce or other CRM systems. Assist with lead generation, prospect outreach, follow\-up, and other sales support activities. Help manage and develop the senior staff LinkedIn presence, including researching relevant content, identifying networking opportunities, and supporting engagement with prospects and industry contacts. Communicate effectively with team members, clients, prospects, and business partners. Assist with planning and executing networking events, conferences, and trade shows. Provide administrative support, including scheduling appointments, managing emails, coordinating meetings, and maintaining records. Prepare reports, presentations, and other materials to support business development and sales activities. Track projects, deadlines, and follow\-up activities to ensure timely completion. Perform other administrative and business development duties as needed. Qualifications \& Skills Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, or a related field required; advanced degree is a plus. Previous experience in business development, sales, marketing, or sales support preferred. Experience with Salesforce or another CRM system is a plus, but not required. Experience with LinkedIn and social media, particularly professional or executive\-level content and engagement, is highly desirable. Strong research, analytical, organizational, and problem\-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information professionally. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team. Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize competing responsibilities, and meet deadlines. Experience with data analysis, reporting, and presentation tools. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a self\-starter who is curious, resourceful, detail\-oriented, and comfortable taking initiative. This person should enjoy research, relationship building, organization, and supporting business growth while maintaining a polished and professional presence on behalf of the firm. Pay: $160\.00 \- $200\.00 per day Benefits: * Flexible schedule Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10016