Business Development Specialist

The Business Development Specialist supports the core businesses of the Shoshone-Bannock Agri-Business Corporation (SBABC) and the Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Enterprises Corporation (SBTEC). This role focuses on identifying and implementing business opportunities that generate revenue, create employment opportunities for tribal members, and strengthen organizational portfolios.

Key responsibilities include conducting research, screening, analyzing, and recommending new or existing business initiatives. The Specialist develops strategic, business, and feasibility plans and collaborates with tribal government operations to execute these initiatives. Responsibilities also include feasibility studies, cost/benefit analyses, business case development, and securing financing for projects.

SBTEC currently operates five retail businesses: TP Gas Station, Sage Hill Travel Center, Bannock Peak Truck Stop, Trading Post Grocery Store, and Blue Corner Store. SBABC operations include wheat and hay farming, hemp production, buffalo herd management, and buffalo meat product distribution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Business Development: Research, identify, and recommend new business opportunities to expand and strengthen the corporation s portfolio.

Funding & Grants: Seek funding sources and develop grant proposals to support business opportunities and research initiatives.

Market Analysis: Develop marketing strategies targeting wholesale, retail, and governmental markets. Analyze competitors and recommend new business opportunities and product lines.

Customer Engagement: Generate leads through cold calling, emails, social media, and other sources to build a robust pipeline of new business prospects. Prepare and deliver presentations to potential clients.

Compliance: Ensure all business activities comply with tribal government regulations and legal requirements.

Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze sales performance reports, key business metrics, and financial results to ensure business profitability and success.

Collaborative Projects: Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement strategic plans and projects. Perform special projects and adapt to additional duties as needed.

Supervision

The Business Development Specialist reports to and receives performance evaluations from the Business Development Executive.

Qualifications

Education & Experience: Bachelor s degree in business administration or a related field; or a minimum of five years of experience in business analysis, planning, project management, marketing, or economics. A combination of education and equivalent experience is acceptable.

Skills:

Strong ability to analyze budgets, forecast income, and evaluate financial statements.

Proficient in writing business correspondence, reports, and procedure manuals.

Skilled in creating and delivering presentations to various audiences, including managers, clients, and public stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing business conditions.

Strategic Planning: Experience in long-term program planning, budgeting, and implementation.

Teamwork & Leadership: Creates an atmosphere of collaboration and commitment to organizational goals. Respects cultural diversity and promotes a harassment-free workplace.

Problem Solving & Customer Service: Effectively manages challenging customer interactions and responds promptly to customer needs.

Knowledge Base: Familiarity with tribal land issues, community development, contract writing, project management, and planned unit development.

Key Attributes:

Upholds organizational values and maintains the highest level of integrity.

Demonstrates respect and sensitivity to cultural differences.

Successfully manages multiple priorities and meets deadlines within budget constraints.

Important Application Criteria

All interested individuals must submit a complete application, resume, and all supporting certificates, licenses, degrees, and other documentation of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Enterprises, Personnel Department, P. O. Box 368, Fort Hall, Idaho 83203. Applications are accepted until 4:00 PM on the closing date. Applicants who do not provide supporting documentation or have not submitted a complete application may be disqualified.

Documentation of honorable discharge must be provided with the application to receive preference points during the interview process.

Hiring of personnel will be in accordance with the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes hiring preference. To verify Indian Preference; a Certificate of Indian Blood or Tribal Identification from their enrollment office or from the Bureau of Indian Affairs must be submitted.

Applicants considered for employment must submit a pre-employment alcohol and drug screen before being hired. Refusal to take the test will render the applicant ineligible for employment.

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Enterprises Personnel office will conduct an employment background check on new employees to ensure suitability for the position