Business Development Coordinator

The Business Development Coordinator at the Whitewater Center is responsible for developing and maintaining key relationships with businesses, schools, not-for-profits, and other entities. The Business Development Coordinator is a salaried, on-site, benefits eligible position that reports directly to the Director of Operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain appropriate engagement tracking systems.
• Organize and execute acquisition strategies to acquire new clients.
• Develop and execute a semi-annual business development/recruiting plan to drive desired results.
• Review RPF opportunities and submit applications as necessary.
• Attending events on behalf of Whitewater as needed.
• Perform needs assessments and develop sales proposals and presentations.
• Monitor production and business remits of existing client base.
• Leverage resources from the group sales team to deliver desired outcomes.
• Identify and pursue inbound sponsorship opportunities that are in line with the Whitewater brand.
• Maintain accurate knowledge of activities, products, and services offered at Whitewater.
• Communicate with clients in a polite, clear, and confident manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Maintain a clean, professional, and healthy appearance, and adhere to dress code standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work well under pressure and make decisions independently.

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and during other Whitewater events as needed.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to work outdoors for sustained periods of time in all weather and environmental conditions.
• Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, stand, lean, and kneel on a regular basis and for sustained periods of time.
• Must be able to safely self-transport over uneven terrain or in a confined space.
• Must be able to work in shared spaces with other employees and customers.
• All positions as Whitewater require employees to report and work onsite at Whitewater locations.

Benefits

• Access to Whitewater Center's pass activities
• Staff discount program and pro deals
• Health, Dental, Vision, FSA
• 401K
• Paid Time Off

Overview of Department

The Events Department professionals work to advance Whitewater’s mission, cultural goals, and brand communication. These positions support all employees and facilitate guest touchpoints both on-site and externally.

Working at Whitewater

Whitewater’s mission is rooted in the belief that we all share a genetic code that compels us to play outside and share these experiences with others. This mission is accomplished through promoting access and opportunities to play outside and bring people together. Our approach is simple: Make it compelling and easy to engage with nature and invite others to join.

Legal Disclosures

The Whitewater Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Whitewater Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

NOTICE: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. The Whitewater Center is an employer that participates in the E-Verify program.