Business Development Specialist - Portsmouth, NH

Albany's corporate team is seeking a Business Development Specialist, who will be part of a new and successful high-performance team, assisting the research of new tech markets related to our core business segments and industrialized products. By collaborating with employees and participating in special projects, they will gain valuable insights and Hands-on experience in business development, sales, and market strategy.

This person should possess excellent communication skills, the ability to partner and work cross-functionally in a multi-facet organization, and set a high bar for themselves. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, and jump at the opportunity to take on new challenges, then this is a great role for you.

Albany International Corp. is a global advanced textiles and materials processing company. The products and technologies help make paper smoother, tissue softer, and aircraft engines and structures lighter. The company has 2 core businesses, The Machine Clothing (MC) segment -is the world's leading producer of custom-designed fabrics and belts essential to production in the paper, nonwovens, and other process industries and Engineered Composites (EC) is a rapidly growing supplier of highly engineered composite parts for the aerospace industry.

Responsibilities & Key Areas

Responsibilities

• Assisting in business analysis of current Albany markets and potential new markets for both MC (Paper industry), AEC (aerospace) and new business segments related to technology insertion opportunities with lead qualification and outreach efforts through cold calling, email campaigns, and social media
• Learning about the company and its commercial offer and possibilities
• Assisting in generating reports and/or metrics to measure the effectiveness and success of products and programs including synergies
• Market Research & Analysis: Conduct research to identify market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape. Provide insights that inform business development strategies.
• CRM Management: Update and maintain client and prospect information in the CRM system ensuring accurate and timely data entry for reporting and follow-up.
• Client Interaction: Assist with scheduling meetings, coordinating follow-ups, and managing communication with prospective clients. Prepare reports and meeting summaries for internal teams.
• Proposal Development: Help in the creation of customized proposals, presentations, and responses to client inquiries or RFPs (Request for Proposals).
• Event Support: Assist with the planning and execution of business development events, webinars, or client presentations.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Track and report on sales performance metrics and business development activities. Assist in preparing regular reports on pipeline health, lead conversion, and market insights.
• Other duties as assigned by the SVP of Business Development and/or manager

Preferred Experience/Characteristics/ Competencies & Education

Education and Experience:

• Current pursuing a degree in Business administration, Marketing, Sales, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum GPA 3.0

Abilities:

• Strong interest in business development, sales, and market research.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to engage with clients and internal teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Self-starter with a proactive attitude and the ability to work independently.
• Organized with strong time management skills, able to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.

Other:

• Please Note: Due to the restricted nature of work, only US Citizens and US Persons (permanent residents) will be considered for this role. We cannot at this time sponsor employment visas (e.g. H-1B visa status).

Remuneration & Benefits/ Other

• Location: Portsmouth, NH. Full-time office.
• Compensation: Will be structured to attract and retain the best possible candidate.