Business Assistant

Gilder Search Group; Getzville (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Bonuses potential

Executive exposure

Career growth

Job summary

StaffBuffalo is partnering with a dynamic organization to hire a Business Assistant in Getzville, NY. The role offers exposure to global trading markets and a launchpad to learn directly from executive leadership, with a salary of $60,000-$65,000 per year.

The successful candidate will support market research, data analysis, client follow-up, cold calling, and broad business priorities, developing skills across business development and trading operations in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or current/recent college-level experience; candidates right out of college or with internship-level experience are encouraged to apply.
• Strong curiosity, passion, eagerness to learn, and motivation to grow within the business.
• Comfort with market research, data analysis, client follow-up, and business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and data analysis to support leadership and market-related decision-making.
• Support executive leadership with general business priorities and flexible assistance.
• Follow up with clients and help maintain consistent communication and relationship development.
• Conduct cold calling and other business development outreach to support growth opportunities.
• Build knowledge of market activity, trading operations, and the broader business.
• Learn from experienced company leadership and develop business and trading capabilities over time.

Skills

Market research

Data analysis

Client follow-up

Cold calling

Business development

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor’s degree or recent college-level experience

Job description

Business Assistant

Overview:

Are you an early-career professional with the curiosity, drive, and sharp business instincts to learn directly from executive leadership? StaffBuffalo is working with a dynamic organization with exposure to global trading markets to hire a Business Assistant, paying $60,000-$65,000 annually. This opportunity is designed for a motivated candidate who is eager to learn, contribute wherever needed, and build a career in a fast-moving global business environment.

In this role, the Business Assistant will work closely with executive leadership and support a mix of market research, data analysis, client follow-up, cold calling, business development, and broader business priorities. This is a developmental opportunity for someone who wants broad exposure to how an international trading organization operates and the chance to grow under experienced company leadership.

The ideal candidate may be right out of college or have internship-level experience, but must bring strong curiosity, passion, eagerness, and the ability to learn quickly. An interest in global markets, commodities, trading, or related business environments is important, along with the motivation to take initiative and grow into greater responsibility over time.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct market research and data analysis to support leadership and market-related decision-making.
• Support executive leadership with general business priorities and provide flexible support based on evolving needs.
• Follow up with clients and help maintain consistent communication and relationship development.
• Conduct cold calling and other business development outreach to support growth opportunities.
• Build knowledge of market activity, trading operations, and the broader business.
• Learn from experienced company leadership and develop business and trading capabilities over time.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or current/recent college-level experience; candidates right out of college or with internship-level experience are encouraged to apply.
• Strong curiosity, passion, eagerness to learn, and motivation to grow within the business.
• Sharp, adaptable, and willing to contribute wherever needed in support of business priorities.
• Interest in global markets, commodities, trading, or related business environments.
• Comfort with market research, data analysis, client follow-up, and business development activities.
• Ability and willingness to conduct cold calling and proactive outreach.

Benefits:

• Salary of $60,000-$65,000 annually
• Eligibility for year-end bonuses based on company and individual performance
• Full benefits package
• Direct exposure to executive leadership and hands-on professional development
• Broad experience across market research, data analysis, client relationships, and business development
• Career development potential with opportunities to grow

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The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that our client would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range.

StaffBuffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service.