Adrienne SmithWhat Does a Business Development Associate Do?
Business development associates support a company’s sales, marketing, and product development efforts. They identify potential customers, target markets, and new ventures for the company to pursue. Business development associates coordinate with various departments and strategic partners to help meet quarterly and annual targets.
Business Development Associate Job Overview
In the business development associate role, you will collaborate with various departments to conduct market research and execute sales strategies to drive company top-line growth. You will attract new clients and foster lasting relationships with current clients and key partners. Success in this role will be demonstrated by your ability to identify, grow, and maintain new business relationships, products, and opportunities.
Business Development Associate Job Responsibilities and Duties
- Deepens industry knowledge and understanding of the firm’s clientele
- Formulates and executes sales, marketing, and product development strategies
- Oversees progress of the company’s strategic initiatives
- Liaises with key partners to assess satisfaction and requirements
- Builds and maintains client databases using CRM tools
- Identifies new strategic partners and attractive business ventures
- Assists business development managers in closing and finalizing deals
Business Development Associate Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
- Familiar with CRM tools including Salesforce
- Minimum 1 year of work experience
- Proficient in MS Office
- Highly organized
- Strong project management skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Outgoing personality
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