Business Development Associate

Job Summary

Focused on driving growth, the full-time Business Development Associate will identify and engage prospective targets, manage outreach campaigns, and support early deal conversations while working in a hybrid environment based in Columbia, MO.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain a curated list of target companies and conduct market research for acquisition opportunities
• Execute personalized outreach campaigns and manage CRM records to track engagement and pipeline status
• Participate in introductory calls, gather business information, and support cross-functional teams during active deal processes

Required qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in business development, corporate 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 rigorous market research and synthesize findings
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently with minimal oversight