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Chief Business Development Officer - 993952 (Remote work but must live in Florida; some travel in and out of state required)

Apply Now Job Number: 506107
Work Type: Part Time with Partial Benefits
Location: Remote/Flexible
Department: FLR
Categories: Business Administration / Management / Executive

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Job Title: Chief Business Development Officer - 993952 (Remote work but must live in Florida; some travel in and out of state required)
Location: Remote/Flexible
Work Type: Part Time with Partial Benefits
Job Category: Exempt
Hiring Range:  
Pay Basis:

Annually
Subject to Grant Funding?: No  
Essential Job Functions: 1. Develop and maintain business opportunities with not-for-profit organizations that align with FLR's mission.

2. Utilize marketing materials and strategies to develop and retain FLR member business in order to achieve revenue goals established by the FLR Board of Directors.

3. Maintain and promote relationships and business with potential and existing customers.

4. Identify new prospects and key contacts.

5. Manage existing affiliate accounts.

6. Participate and make marketing presentations at trade shows, meetings, and conferences.

7. Provide reports as required by the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Board of Directors.

8. Utilize FLR business systems to collect and evaluate data to effect the continuous improvement of business and marketing programs.

9. Work to align business planning with the FLR strategic and operational plans.

10. Developing creative business solutions to attract new business within the Affiliate membership guidelines.
Marginal Job Functions: 1. Policy-making and/or Interpretation: Contribute to the development, interpretation and implementation of company policies, procedures and guidelines related to all areas of the Corporation.

2. Program Direction and Development: Daily or as required coordination with the FLR Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Communications Officer to develop, enhance, and implement strategies for the provision of the FLR services. Coordinate activities with a variety of entities (non-profits, community organizations, e.g.) throughout the state to promote the services of FLR.

3. Level of Public Contact: Frequent contact with FLR partner institutions, affiliates, associates and potential affiliates about the full range of FLR services.

4. Board Relationships: Participates in all scheduled Board of Directors, Finance & Business Development, and Executive Committee meetings to provide assistance and advice as required.

5. Support Responsibility: Contribute and support FLR executive staff initiatives and projects where applicable. Assist the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer in aligning business planning with the FLR strategic and operational plans. Collaborate in coordination with the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive officer in the development of the FLR Business Development Plan approved by the FLR Board of Directors. In the absence of the Chief Operating Officer or Deputy Chief Operating Officer, assumes those responsibilities on an interim basis in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer.

6. None.
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge:
1. Subject matter expert in business, financial, and technical knowledge in a higher education and/or research environment.

2. Excellent strategic, operational planning and organizational management knowledge.

3. Working knowledge of current business, ERP, and CRM applications.

Skills:

1. Strong project management skills, particularly in an advanced research and education networking environment.

2. Excellent collaboration, presentation, written and oral communication skills.

Abilities:

1. Ability to develop adaptive solutions for potential Affiliates' networking challenges utilizing FLR services.

2. Strong ability to interpret, negotiate and recommend alternative courses of action or plans for decision-making.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment:

1. Speech Recognition - Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person.

2. Speech Clarity - Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand.

3. Near Vision - Must be able to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

4. Travel - Must be able to travel on a daily and/or overnight basis.

5. May be required to work nights or weekends.

6. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.

7. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils, and computer keyboards.
Job Requirements: Must be able to utilize remote technology (videoconferencing) effectively. Must be able to travel to attend corporate meetings and meetings with prospects and members.
Required Certifications/Licensures:  
Required Education: Bachelor's Degree
Major (if required):  
Required Experience: A minimum of eight (8) years experience in higher education IT or business development in a national or regional optical network preferred. Consideration will be given to other industry information technology or management information systems experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Earned Master's degree and a minimum of six (6) years experience as described in the Required Experience section.
Is this a safety sensitive position? No  
Background Screening Required? Yes  
Pre-Employment Conditions:

 
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