Business Development Associate

Job Summary

To support a growing Corporate Development team, the full-time Business Development Associate will identify and engage prospective targets, manage outreach campaigns, and coordinate meetings while working in a hybrid environment from Columbia, MO.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a list of target companies and conduct market research to identify acquisition opportunities
• Execute personalized outreach campaigns to engage potential business partners and manage follow-ups in the CRM
• Coordinate introductory calls and maintain accurate records of the pipeline and deal stages

Required Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in business development or a related field
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or economics, or relevant industry experience
• Hands-on experience managing pipelines in a CRM platform, preferably HubSpot
• Demonstrated ability to conduct market research and synthesize findings effectively
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently with minimal oversight