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 curated list of target companies aligned with strategic priorities and conduct market research to identify acquisition opportunities
• Execute personalized outreach campaigns and manage communication sequences in CRM to engage prospective targets
• Coordinate meetings, maintain pipeline records, and participate in early deal conversations to assess strategic fit and support due diligence efforts

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; relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree
• Hands-on experience managing pipelines and contact records in a CRM platform, with HubSpot strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to conduct market research and synthesize findings into clear outputs
• Self-starter mentality with the capability to manage outreach processes independently