Business Development Associate

To support a growing Corporate Development team, the full-time Business Development Associate will manage lead generation, conduct outreach to potential targets, and coordinate early deal conversations while working in a hybrid environment based in Columbia, MO. Key responsibilities Build and maintain a curated list of target companies aligned with strategic priorities and conduct market research for acquisition opportunities Execute personalized outreach campaigns and manage follow-ups in CRM, iterating on strategies based on data and feedback Coordinate introductory calls and maintain accurate pipeline records, ensuring a consistent flow of qualified opportunities to senior team members 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 into clear, concise outputs Self-starter mentality with the ability to independently own the outreach process with minimal oversight