Business Development Associate

Job Summary

To support a growing Corporate Development team, 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 list of target companies and conduct market research to identify acquisition and partnership opportunities
• Execute personalized outreach campaigns and manage follow-ups using CRM tools
• Coordinate meetings and maintain accurate pipeline records while participating in early deal conversations

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 strong written and verbal communication skills