CENTENNIAL COLLEGE ONLY - Business Development Assistant (Co-Op Student)

Please note: this unpaid co-op placement is available ONLY to students in the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program at the School of Hospitality, Tourism, and Culinary Arts at Centennial College.

Business Development Assistant (Co-Op Student)

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

The Business Development Assistant is responsible for supporting business development activities for CGLCC programs, including Rainbow Registered, Corporate Membership, and Supplier Diversity. The role involves:

1. Data Management:
   1. Maintain and update CRM systems to ensure accuracy and reliability of client and prospect data.
   2. Generate reports and insights from CRM and other databases to support BD strategies and decision-making.
   3. Assist in identifying trends and opportunities by analyzing sales and client data.
2. Administrative Support:
   1. Coordinate and schedule meetings, appointments, and events for the BD team.
   2. Prepare presentations, proposals, and documentation for client meetings and internal reviews.
   3. Organize and maintain electronic filing systems for BD-related materials.
3. Communication and Coordination:
   1. Serve as a point of contact for incoming inquiries to the BD team and triage requests appropriately.
   2. Liaise with internal teams to ensure the timely delivery of materials and responses to BD-related needs.
   3. Support in drafting client correspondence, follow-ups, and outreach initiatives.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Some post-secondary education in Tourism, Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, Finance or related field

Skills & Experience:

• Keen research, analytic, organization and problem solving skills which support and enable sound planning and decision making.
• Strong integrity, credibility and dedication to organization’s mission and strategic direction.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Previous experience working in a not-for-profit environment is preferred.
• Experience working with the 2SLGBTQI+ community is considered an asset.
• Proficient technology skills using program management software, Microsoft Office Suite and CGLCC administration tools (MS Dynamics, MS 365).
• Highly motivated, self-directed individual.

Competencies:

• FLUENCY in English is required, and fluency in French is an asset.
• SERVICE FOCUS – strong commitment to meet or exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external partners.
• RELATIONSHIP BUILDING & APPROACHABILITY – possesses the ability to connect with others, make people comfortable and feel accepted and easily build rapport while maintaining professionalism and celebrating diversity.
• ORGANIZATION – excellence in effectively managing time by breaking work into manageable tasks, identifying and focusing on priorities and accessing the necessary resources to get the job done; able to assist multiple team members at one time with various tasks; has the adaptability and flexibility to adjust priorities.
• ACTING WITH INTEGRITY - demonstrated ability to execute, deliver and follow through on key activities and commitments while staying honest, open and trusting; strong attention to detail to submit work or send communications without error; able to handle sensitive information.
• COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY – ability to exchange verbal and written information with varied audiences, ensuring mutual understanding of ideas and issues.
• CONTRIBUTING to ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE – finding new and better ways of working by applying learning, feedback and experience; able to work independently AND with the team.