Senior Business Development Specialist

UR Ventures

. Support business development by strengthening and broadening existing client relationships .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRochester • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $77,600 - $116,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in client relationship management, business development, and proposal processes, with strong analytical and communication skills to enhance client experiences and optimize organizational contracts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Client Relationship ManagementBusiness DevelopmentProposal DevelopmentAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Market ResearchNegotiationProject ManagementData AnalysisPresentation Skills

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsPrioritizationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

CRM ToolsData Analysis Software

Industry Keywords

Client ExperienceRFPRFIStrategic MarketingNetworking Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support business development by strengthening and broadening existing client relationships
Build and develop client relationships, including negotiation of agreements
Identify and research market opportunities and new offering designs
Manage proposal and business development processes for client RFP and RFI specifications
Provide specifications and input for proposal development
Work with account management on account management initiatives
Prepare, customize, and conduct professional presentations, bid defenses, and other meetings
Identify and develop relationships with key decision makers in targeted client bases
Manage client relationships to meet organizational contracts and optimize client experience
Oversee existing client relations, client relationship managers, program implementation, engagement, and client experience
Develop relationships with regional organizations and brokers to grow the client base
Identify and evaluate strategic marketing and networking opportunities
Attend and help coordinate industry-sponsored meetings
Provide input for marketing strategy and materials development
Support clinical operations for assigned projects throughout the study lifecycle until closure
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience required
Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills required
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively required
Experience with CRM tools and data analysis software preferred