Business Development Associate (New York)

We’re looking for a motivated and results-driven Business Development Associate to join a growing company backed by a leading private equity firm.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, identifying new opportunities, and contributing directly to business growth.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in business development, sales, recruiting, account management, or a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal abilities.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and results-oriented.
• Comfortable with outbound prospecting and cold calling.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a high-performing team.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research prospective clients and new business opportunities.
• Conduct outbound outreach through phone, email, LinkedIn, and other channels.
• Qualify leads and build strong relationships with prospective clients.
• Schedule meetings and support the sales team throughout the business development process.
• Maintain accurate lead and pipeline information in CRM systems.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to execute growth initiatives.
• Track activity and performance against business development targets.