Business Development Associate

Job Summary We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Business Development Associate in Austin, TX to support our Core Industrial and Lifestyle Business Development team. Reporting to the Sr Director of Business Development, this entry-level position is ideal for students or early-career professionals looking to gain hands-on experience in sales and customer engagement. This role includes developing detailed outbound customer outreach strategies, executing outbound strategies through creative outreach (networking platforms, cold-calling, emails, targeted marketing), maintaining high levels of data integrity (CRM and other outreach platforms) and handing-off qualified opportunities to the Business Development community. What a typical day looks like Conduct outbound cold calls to potential customers to introduce company products and services Schedule meetings or demos for BD representatives with interested leads Update and maintain customer records and sales activities in CRM systems Assist with lead generation and research (e.g., LinkedIn, company databases) Develop creative strategies to engage multiple levels of the target customer’s organization Support cross-functional team in qualifying accounts and opportunities Support in the preparation of sales materials, reports, and presentations Perform general clerical tasks such as data entry, document formatting, and internal follow-up Collaborate with the BD and marketing teams to ensure consistent messaging Track customer responses and help improve cold call scripts and outreach techniques The experience we are looking to add to our team Recent graduate (or graduating soon) with a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Engineering, or related field (preferred, not mandatory) Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Comfortable making cold calls and engaging with customers professionally Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) Minimal travel required – with potential travel requirements for customer meetings as required Previous experience in customer service or telemarketing is a plus Familiarity with sales or marketing concepts is a plus What you\'ll receive for the great work you provide Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans Life Insurance Short-term and Long-term Disability Matching 401(k) Contributions Vacation and Paid Sick Time Tuition Reimbursement Job Category Sales - Marketing - Account Mgmt Is Sponsorship Available? No Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We\'re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email View email address on click.appcast.io and we\'ll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first). #J-18808-Ljbffr Flextronics International USA, Inc