Business Development Lead - Leadership Support and Project Coordination

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What’s Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around.

The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner directly with senior leadership, handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

• Assist with project management, including tracking deliverables, communicating milestones, and providing regular updates on strategic initiatives.

• Coordinate across internal teams, vendors, OEMs, and other stakeholders to build project roadmaps, allocate resources, and prioritize tasks.

• Monitor progress and analyze results to deliver insights and updates to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Draft impactful presentations and communications used in leadership meetings and business reviews.

• Write memos and communications on behalf of senior leaders for internal and Retail partner distribution.

• Support graphic design needs and assist in creating proposals and presentations for BDC and Retail leadership.

• Contribute to process management activities and initiatives within the BDC.

• Maintain and regularly update the Retail Pulse Page to ensure content remains relevant and valuable to Retail partners.

• Provide department administrative support, including ordering supplies and coordinating meetings.

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Education & Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.

• Additional certifications or specialized training are a plus.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, SharePoint).

• Proficiency working in Canva or other design tools.

Relevant Experience & Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

• Proven project management and process improvement experience.

• Excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities.

• Experience drafting professional communications and executive-level presentations.

• Comfort working with confidential information and supporting senior leadership.

• Familiarity with graphic design tools or presentation software is a plus.

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At Holman, we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better. That’s why we are listening, open to learning new things – about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It’s The Holman Way.

At Holman, your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. To position you for success and provide a rewarding career and better life for you and your family, Holman is proud to offer you the benefits you deserve; including protection against illness, disability, loss of work, or preparation for retirement. Below is a brief overview of the programs available t