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 remote environment from Columbia, MO.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain a list of target companies aligned with strategic priorities through market research
• Execute personalized outreach campaigns to engage potential business partners and manage follow-up communications
• Coordinate introductory calls and maintain accurate records in the CRM, ensuring a consistent flow of qualified opportunities

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 in lieu of a formal degree
• Hands-on experience managing pipelines and contact records 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