Business Development Coordinator – Decatur, Texas
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026.
Entry-Level Business Associate
We are a growing consulting firm based in Decatur, Texas, seeking a motivated and high-integrity individual to join our team in an entry-level business role with strong potential for advancement. This is a key position within our organization, offering a unique opportunity for professional growth and development.
The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with strong critical thinking skills and sound judgment. They are able to remain composed under pressure, make thoughtful decisions, and contribute effectively in a fast-paced environment.
We are looking for someone who values accountability, maintains a positive and professional attitude, and demonstrates a strong commitment to teamwork. This individual should be self-motivated and capable of working both collaboratively and independently.
A successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate integrity, reliability, and a strong work ethic
- Communicate professionally and avoid unproductive behaviors such as gossip
- Show initiative and a willingness to learn and grow
- Contribute to a supportive, team-oriented culture
- Exhibit a service-minded approach, with a focus on supporting both colleagues and clients
If you are driven, dependable, and eager to build a long-term career in a dynamic consulting environment, we encourage you to apply.
Education:
Ideal candidate will have competed their degree in the following with 3.25+ GPA on 4.0 scale or greater.(Note, we will also accept applicants who are within 18 months of competing their degree):
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Business
- B.S. in Communication or Business Information Systems
Professional Assistant Job Duties:
- Wants to work long term in Decatur, Texas & leave items they touch better off than they found them.
- LOVES business and market strategy, creating captivating presentation and writing winning proposals for projects.
- Has above average intelligence, wisdom, mature problem-solving skills and COMMON SENSE!
- Works directly one on one with firm principal to plan and schedule business and marketing duties each week to help keep the Principal as ‘billable’ as possible.
- Books travel for business meetings and arrangements that are well thought out considering clients in multiple time zones.
- Organizes and schedule business meetings and appointments with MS Outlook and other devises. This includes calling attendees to confirm they will be at the meetings, whether in person or online using systems like GoToMeeting.
- Is responsible with money and financial decisions. Comfortable calling clients about proposals, invoices and collections on projects they are overseeing.
- Work with and handle confidential information in a professional manner.
- Has strong typing and technical writing skills who can work from an audio dictation to create professional letters, memorandums, report and/or PowerPoint presentations.
- Enjoys working with computes and technology as well as learning new applications.
- Professional in calling clients and following up on proposals and invoices they send for the principals.
- Maintains contact lists with excel or other CRM software (which we can train on).
- Type 55+ WPM.
Desirable:
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint.
- Relevant training will be given to suitable candidate.
- Reporting Skills, Writing Skills, Managing Processes, Organization, Analyzing Information, Professionalism, Problem Solving, Supply Management, Inventory Control, Verbal Communication
This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the group/department may be required in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. There is a requirement for the post holder to recognize this and adopt a flexible approach to work. Job descriptions will be reviewed regularly and where necessary revised in accordance with organizational needs. Any major changes will be discussed with the post holder.
Compensation : Compensation is exceptional and commensurate with experience, knowledge, talent, work ethic, attitude and skill.
Job Type: Full-time
Requirements
Education:
Ideal candidate will have competed their degree in the following with 3.25+ GPA on 4.0 scale or greater.(Note, we will also accept applicants who are within 18 months of competing their degree):
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Business
- B.S. in Communication or Business Information Systems
Professional Assistant Job Duties:
- Wants to work long term in Decatur, Texas & leave items they touch better off than they found them.
- LOVES business and market strategy, creating captivating presentation and writing winning proposals for projects.
- Has above average intelligence, wisdom, mature problem-solving skills and COMMON SENSE!
- Works directly one on one with firm principal to plan and schedule business and marketing duties each week to help keep the Principal as ‘billable’ as possible.
- Books travel for business meetings and arrangements that are well thought out considering clients in multiple time zones.
- Organizes and schedule business meetings and appointments with MS Outlook and other devises. This includes calling attendees to confirm they will be at the meetings, whether in person or online using systems like GoToMeeting.
- Is responsible with money and financial decisions. Comfortable calling clients about proposals, invoices and collections on projects they are overseeing.
- Work with and handle confidential information in a professional manner.
- Has strong typing and technical writing skills who can work from an audio dictation to create professional letters, memorandums, report and/or PowerPoint presentations.
- Enjoys working with computes and technology as well as learning new applications.
- Professional in calling clients and following up on proposals and invoices they send for the principals.
- Maintains contact lists with excel or other CRM software (which we can train on).
- Type 55+ WPM.
Desirable:
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint.
- Relevant training will be given to suitable candidate.
- Reporting Skills, Writing Skills, Managing Processes, Organization, Analyzing Information, Professionalism, Problem Solving, Supply Management, Inventory Control, Verbal Communication
Benefits
Compensation : Compensation is exceptional and commensurate with experience, knowledge, talent, work ethic, attitude and skill.