Business Development Content Manager

Columbia Hospitality Inc is hiring a Business Development Content Manager (onsite) in Seattle, WA to lead business development communication, RFP content, and pipeline support.

Responsibilities

• Own business development communication across verticals, producing proposals and presentation materials for prospective owner and client meetings (including hotels and resorts, golf, consulting, and other opportunities).
• Manage end-to-end content and steps for RFP responses tied to new properties entering the Columbia Hospitality portfolio.
• Develop collateral, presentations, and pre-opening materials to support pre-opening properties.
• Create and maintain business development presentations, including managing a presentation library.
• Create Business Development collaterals, or partner with a designer as needed.
• Support business development pipeline management and prospect follow-up by coordinating next steps, meetings, deliverables, and internal resources.
• Lead and participate in recurring meetings with prospective owners to understand business needs and provide guidance on Business Development strategies.
• Handle tradeshow management and manage speaking engagements.
• Lead development of transitional property plans and budgets and create owner presentations for prospective, new, and new opening properties.
• Coordinate with Public Relations to share Business Development news and updates.
• Lead internal communications and celebrations for new properties, including coordinating Seattle Support Center (SSC) celebrations and announcements.
• Serve as the business owner for Salesforce, overseeing how it supports Business Development processes, pipeline management, reporting, and team needs.
• Partner with the Salesforce admin on system enhancements, configuration, and ongoing optimization.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a business-related discipline (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
• 3+ years of experience in hospitality marketing, or 5+ years in a similar field.
• Strong writing and PowerPoint presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Conviction for creating and managing operating processes.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective project and personal management, including time management, planning and organizing, execution, and delivery of results.
• Proficiency with Canva, Adobe, and Salesforce.

Technologies

• PowerPoint
• Canva
• Adobe
• Salesforce

Benefits

• Salary Range: $91,500 - $100,000 (DOE)
• Full-time, exempt (salaried); typically Monday through Friday with limited evening and weekend commitments
• Cellphone allowance
• Incentive eligible
• Commuter/parking allowance
• Get paid daily
• Paid time off & holiday pay
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k)
• HSA/FSA plans with employer contribution
• Values based culture (#OMGLIFE) and culture add
• Referral bonus
• Discounted lodging, dining, spa, golf, and retail
• Employee assistance program
• “Columbia Cares” volunteer opportunities
• Committee participation opportunities
• Task force work opportunities
• Online learning platform
• Third party perks (including discounts on pet insurance, rental cars, movie and concert tickets, theme park and attractions, and more)

Equal Opportunity

• Columbia Hospitality, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.