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Temporary Business Development Specialist

University Federal Credit Union

Austin, TX
Temporary
Entry Level
26 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Business Development Specialist supports the Business Development (BD) team in all aspects of business development including event planning, project planning, and managing and coordinating community, SEG, and hospitality events. This role works with BD and branches to create brand awareness and promote UFCU products and services to prospective and existing members. The role may involve collaboration with internal and external partners to ensure successful execution of projects and programs. The position requires building and maintaining strong relationships, demonstrating passion for people and event execution, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. The Business Development Specialist reports to the Strategic Partnerships Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the successful planning and execution of SEG, non-SEG, and hospitality events
  • Collaborate with BD team to develop and execute effective events
  • Assist in creation and execution of tasks related to business development activities/projects
  • Coordinate suite and hospitality/logistics and provide timely event information to guests
  • Communicate with partners, attendees, and executives in a professional and timely manner
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners and key stakeholders
  • Coordinate event materials including collateral, swag, and tabling supplies
  • Order and maintain supply of promotional materials for events
  • Maintain corporate calendar of events and up-to-date BD Outlook Calendar
  • Enter event data into Engage
  • Assist with athletics ticket distribution to board, executives, BD/BD Partners, and employees
  • Coordinate with marketing team on marketing, collateral, or ad delivery for community/SEG events
  • Perform other duties as assigned, required
  • Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes
  • Complete required regulatory training as assigned
  • Maintain compliance with all laws, rules, regulations, and internal controls relevant to the role

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum three (3) years business development, sales, or related experience
  • Minimum one (1) year event planning and execution experience
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships
  • Highly motivated and results-oriented
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite-Word/PowerPoint/Excel
  • Strong knowledge of project and event planning
  • Strong knowledge of systems and applications, including Google Forms, Wrike, Connect, and Engage
  • Excellent project and event planning, organizational, and time management skills
  • Strong interpersonal relationship skills
  • Ability to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility
  • Ability to demonstrate results orientation to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work flexible hours, evenings, and limited weekends

Nice to Have

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
  • 1-3 years event planning and execution experience
  • 3-5 years business development, sales or related role
  • Experience in credit union or financial services business development, sales, or related role
  • Connect content editor experience
  • Knowledge of UFCU products and services

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum three (3) years business development, sales, or related experience
  • Minimum one (1) year event planning and execution experience

Benefits & Perks

  • Not explicitly specified in the description

Working at University Federal Credit Union

UFCU is guided by values including being purposefully member-obsessed, reimagining possibilities, and performance excellence rooted in unwavering integrity. The organization emphasizes empathy, innovation, teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and an inclusive environment of excellence and collaboration.

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Job Details

Posted AtMay 25, 2025
Job CategoryEvent Marketing
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeTemporary
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceEntry Level

About University Federal Credit Union

Website

ufcu.org

Company Size

501-1000 employees

Location

Austin, TX

Industry

Credit Unions

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