Business Development Associate

To support a growing Corporate Development team, the full-time Business Development Associate will identify and engage prospective targets, manage outreach campaigns, and coordinate meetings while working in a hybrid environment from Columbia, MO. Key responsibilities Build and maintain a curated list of target companies while conducting market research to identify acquisition and partnership opportunities Execute personalized outreach campaigns and manage follow-ups using CRM tools, ensuring a consistent flow of qualified opportunities Coordinate meetings and prepare materials for senior team members, maintaining accurate records of interactions and deal stages in the CRM 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 market research and synthesize findings into clear outputs Self-starter mentality with the ability to independently manage the outreach process with minimal oversight