We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to support our Business Development and Sales team in Goleta, California. This contract position offers opportunities to contribute to a variety of sales and marketing activities, including customer outreach, trade show coordination, and data management. The role is ideal for someone eager to grow in business development, sales, or marketing within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Compose and customize outreach messages to prospective clients and schedule introductory meetings.<br>• Monitor customer responses, track conversion rates, and ensure timely handoff of leads with relevant experience to senior team members.<br>• Develop and maintain accurate prospect lists, enrich data with relevant information, and generate regular pipeline activity reports.<br>• Identify stalled deals and overdue follow-ups, providing recommendations for resolution.<br>• Assist in marketing initiatives by coordinating social media posts and press releases that highlight company achievements and events.<br>• Organize and maintain a library of marketing materials, including presentations, product specifications, and case studies.<br>• Participate in trade shows and conferences, conducting prospecting activities, competitive analysis, and staffing the company booth.<br>• Manage event logistics such as booth materials, lead collection, and post-event lead processing within 24-48 hours.<br>• Schedule and coordinate customer meetings for leadership, including preparing agendas, briefings, and action plans.<br>• Document meeting outcomes, action items, and follow-ups to ensure smooth communication and progress.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in sales support, marketing operations, or administrative roles; internships are welcome.<br>• Proficiency in using CRM tools like Salesforce and Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Word).<br>• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt tone for aerospace and defense industry clients.<br>• Appearance suitable for client-facing roles, with business-casual attire for office settings and appropriate attire for events.<br>• Strong organizational skills with a focus on accuracy and meeting deadlines.<br>• Willingness to travel for trade shows and conferences, with travel accounting for 10-25% during peak periods.<br>• Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and follow-through.
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- Goleta, CA
- onsite
- Temporary
- 23.75 - 27.50 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to support our Business Development and Sales team in Goleta, California. This contract position offers opportunities to contribute to a variety of sales and marketing activities, including customer outreach, trade show coordination, and data management. The role is ideal for someone eager to grow in business development, sales, or marketing within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Compose and customize outreach messages to prospective clients and schedule introductory meetings.<br>• Monitor customer responses, track conversion rates, and ensure timely handoff of leads with relevant experience to senior team members.<br>• Develop and maintain accurate prospect lists, enrich data with relevant information, and generate regular pipeline activity reports.<br>• Identify stalled deals and overdue follow-ups, providing recommendations for resolution.<br>• Assist in marketing initiatives by coordinating social media posts and press releases that highlight company achievements and events.<br>• Organize and maintain a library of marketing materials, including presentations, product specifications, and case studies.<br>• Participate in trade shows and conferences, conducting prospecting activities, competitive analysis, and staffing the company booth.<br>• Manage event logistics such as booth materials, lead collection, and post-event lead processing within 24-48 hours.<br>• Schedule and coordinate customer meetings for leadership, including preparing agendas, briefings, and action plans.<br>• Document meeting outcomes, action items, and follow-ups to ensure smooth communication and progress.
- 2026-02-16T16:58:44Z