Business Development Specialist

Job overview

The Business Development Specialist role is hybrid, based in Arlington, VA, with two days in the office. Compensation is $62,100 per year. The National Apartment Association supports the rental housing industry through advocacy, education, and collaboration. The role supports exhibitor services and sponsorship sales for NAA events, helping exhibitors and sponsors navigate event logistics and fulfill partnership benefits. It contributes to positive customer experiences and the growth of event-related revenue through account support, prospecting, and coordinated sales activity.

What you'll do

• Respond to exhibitor inquiries
• assist with event logistics, account management, invoice follow-up, onboarding, and exhibit sales support
• provide onsite event support
• prospect for sponsors
• coordinate proposals, contracts, and benefit fulfillment
• maintain sales records and prospect information
• coordinate sponsorship marketing plans with internal teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

business development

exhibitor services

sponsorship sales

event support

customer service

account coordination

hybrid

arlington va

national apartment association

$62,100/year

sales prospecting

crm

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible hybrid schedule with two days in the office, paid time off and sick leave, health, vision, and dental coverage including infertility coverage, 11 holidays, and one floating holiday.

Why this role

The posting lists a flexible hybrid schedule with two days in the office, generous paid time off and sick leave, and 11 NAA holidays plus one floating holiday.

About the employer

National Apartment Association is hiring for this role. Industry: Business Associations. Sector: 81.