Requisition ID:  107694 

 

Share Our Purpose.  Be Yourself.  Feel Valued. 

 

People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career.  Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

 

We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role!  Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.

 

About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

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Pennsylvania American Water is looking for a Business Development Specialist to sit in either the Pittsburgh or McMurray office! If you are self-driven and thrive in a fast-paced environment, then this role is for YOU! Apply TODAY for immediate consideration!

Primary Role

The Business Development Specialist provides project management, administrative and technical support to Business Development during the opportunity assessment, opportunity development, RFQ/RFP, PUC application, closing and integration processes. This role is responsible for assisting with lead and opportunity identification, research and tracking, developing reports using Salesforce and Excel, developing presentations using PowerPoint, and compiling bid documents. The Business Development Specialist will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support Business Development’s goals. This can include, but is not limited to, coordinating the team’s participation in public meetings, conferences and open houses.

Key Accountabilities Confers with internal stakeholders such as operations, communications and external affairs, government affairs, engineering, legal and regulatory to ensure proper coordination on leads, opportunities, conferences and other Business Development activities. Supporting and coordinating special projects including referendums, RFP/RFQ processes, strategy updates, etc. Coordinates execution of procurement responses in collaboration with the Business Development team. Management of conference and events including identification of strategic attendance, planning/coordination of events and meetings. This includes pre and post conference outreach and preparation, and other marketing support.  Manages Business Development pipeline tracking and identification efforts including regular reporting requirements. Accurately prepares and submits reports on a wide variety of items including BD pipeline, stakeholder lists, public notices, promotional inventory, etc. Manages databases and other reporting tools to compile, calculate, track, and report data pertaining to various processes. Develop business and marketing presentations, as needed. Handle special projects and responsibilities as assigned. Knowledge/Skills Thorough knowledge of standard business practices and principles, including basic accounting and budgeting. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft office suite applications including MSWord, Excel, and PowerPoint and email management systems. Knowledge of Salesforce and Quorum preferred. Knowledge of wastewater and/ or water industry preferred. Demonstrated organization and administrative skills. Demonstrated effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage. Demonstrated interpersonal skills. Effective problem solving and analytical ability. Understanding of safety and regulatory requirements. Experience/Education High school diploma or equivalency required. Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, or equivalent work experience. Prior corporate and/or multi-subsidiary experience desired. Minimum 3 years prior experience in utility, shared service, or multi-company enterprise a plus. Travel Requirements Local regional and statewide travel will be necessary. Certifications & Licenses Valid Driver’s License and ability to pass motor vehicle background check. Work Environment Professional office environment. Hybrid schedule. 3:2 - 3 days in the office, 2-days working remotely. Competencies Champions safetyCollaboratesCultivates innovationCustomer obsessedDrives ResultsNimble learning

 

 

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