New Business Development and Innovation Strategist

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Business Administration or Management  preferred or equivalent experience.  At least 5 years of experience in meeting management and/or product development experience, preferably in nonprofit associations.  Certified meeting professional certificate required.  Excellent negotiation skills, proven track record of successfully pitching for new business.  Proven track record of increasing revenue through managing sales pipeline and lead generation.  Strong communication and interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships with professionals of all organizational levels.  Demonstrated understanding of customer relation’s management.  Demonstrated ability to identify and pursue business development.  Strong prospecting, presentation, and closing skills.  Exceptional written communication skills.  Proven contract negotiation and management skills.  Proven experience in strategic positioning and developing and executing business plans.  Display willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; makes timely decisions.  Demonstrated skills and experience in strategic and analytical thinking.  Demonstrated skills in facilitating strategic business and professional alliances, partnerships and other forms of collaboration.

Position is based in downtown DC near several metro stations.

Hours: 35 hours a week, full-time, Mon- Fri. (daytime).  Number of openings: 1.

Applicants who meet the requirements and are interested in being considered for this position should upload the following information:

• Cover letter;
• Resume;
• A writing sample;
• Salary requirement;
• At least 2 supervisory references and 1 professional reference (name, title, company name and phone number and email).

Applicants who meet the requirements and are interested in being considered for this position should apply at:  https://careers-apha.icims.com.

Deadline to apply for this position is February 15, 2019 @5 pm (Eastern Standard Time).

EEO/AA/VETS/DISABILITY.  APHA is strongly and actively committed to diversity in its workplace.