Business Development Associate New Chicago, IL

Position Title: Business Development Associate Reporting To: Director of Business Development Location: Chicago, IL Company Overview Tyree & D'Angelo Partners ("TDP") is a private equity investment firm that focuses on control investments in the lower middle market (companies with $1-5M of EBITDA). We look for investments where we can establish true collaborative partnerships with business owners and management teams that will lead to substantial value creation over a long-term investment horizon. TDP’s track record of building high-growth and lower risk companies is driven by a buy & build investment strategy, that is based on tested methods of value creation and a true partnership approach with executives and business owners. TDP works in collaboration with executive leaders utilizing an investment thesis driven process designed to build companies with a differentiated customer value proposition. TDP invests in the healthcare, consumer, and business services sectors, focusing on high-quality founder owned businesses that we can grow with our high probability of success process. TDP companies have completed over 1,000 partnerships, have grown to over $4 billion of enterprise value, and TDP has over $1.4 billion of capital under management. For more information, please visit We are seeking a Business Development Associate to join our high-growth, fast-paced home service support and partnership organization. This candidate will play a critical role in generating leads and building a pipeline of potential partnership opportunities for our growing portfolio companies. Primary Job Responsibilities Generate leads through cold and warm calling efforts Build deep pipeline of future acquisition opportunities Outbound prospect qualification and company research Manage and maintain prospect database ensuring accuracy and integrity Work closely with business development team to progress leads through the deal cycle Assist in marketing campaigns Schedule travel and create trip plan for senior members of the BD team Assist in additional administrative tasks as needed Be a team player in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment Requirements Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) Proven experience in sales, lead generation, or business development roles Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex ideas effectively Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with business owners Self-motivated and target-driven mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team Results-oriented approach with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets Proficiency in using CRM systems and sales productivity tools Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple prospects and tasks simultaneously Adaptability and willingness to learn about new industries, products, or services Knowledge of market research techniques and industry analysis is a plus Local to the Chicago, IL area/willing to relocate Ability to commute to the Downtown Chicago area 5 days /week Compensation Base salary of $55,000 plus uncapped commission potential with OTE of around $75‑85K #J-18808-Ljbffr