Business Development Associate

Job Summary

The full-time Business Development Associate will engage in lead generation, outreach, and pipeline management while working in a hybrid environment from Columbia, MO, to support the Corporate Development team in identifying and advancing prospective business opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain a curated 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, particularly HubSpot
• Coordinate meetings and maintain accurate records of pipeline status, 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
• Hands-on experience managing pipelines in a CRM platform, with a preference for 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