Business Development Associate

Job Summary

Focused on driving growth, the full-time Business Development Associate will engage in lead generation, outreach, and pipeline management while working in a hybrid environment from Columbia, MO.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain a curated list of target companies and conduct market research to identify opportunities
• Execute personalized outreach campaigns and manage engagement with prospective targets
• Coordinate meetings and maintain accurate records in the CRM to support the senior team in 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 and contact records in a CRM platform, preferably HubSpot
• Demonstrated ability to conduct market research and synthesize findings into clear outputs
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently and manage outreach processes