Georgia Institute of Technology · 6 days ago
Client Development Specialist
Atlanta Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$56K/yr - $65K/yr
3+ years expGeorgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in Atlanta, known for its commitment to innovation and community engagement. The Client Development Specialist will coordinate outreach to qualify new client firms for campus unit programs, advising and counseling client management while maintaining relationships and tracking program eligibility.
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Responsibilities
Perform outreach to potential client firms and referral sources via direct mail, e-outreach, and personal presentations
Lead market research efforts to identify potential clients and stay abreast of industry trends and government policies
Determine initial/continued client eligibility for program based on specific program requirements
Develop client trust to secure classified or confidential company information to satisfy program requirements
File program eligibility documents, track petition progress through the approval process, and offer corrective action as appropriate to transition potential clients to qualified clients
Prepare metrics and reports to track and recommend areas of improvement
Maintain applicable database with relevant information
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Finance or a related Business field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Three to four years of job related experience
This person will travel, but no more than 25%. This may include attending or planning ecosystem events in metro Atlanta or across the state
This job requires a thorough understanding of the unit's program legislation; advanced knowledge of each client's applicable reports; a full understanding of the firms product lines, production process, employment practices, and exporting/importing activities; a high degree of customer orientation and relationship-building skills; a working knowledge of research and analysis
Preferred
Master's of Business Administration (MBA)
Four to five years of job related experience
Experience in education, community engagement, Human Resources, or economic development
Has a skillset in marketing, relationship building, event management, and programming
Company
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology operates as a state-funded research university.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$21.95MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-ENational Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
2024-07-31Grant· $1.97M
2023-11-22Grant
2023-04-26Grant· $6M
Leadership Team
Raghupathy Sivakumar
Vice President of Commercialization & Chief Commercial Officer
Ashok Goel
Professor
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