Business Development Associate

Selby Jennings; Atlanta (GA); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Selby Jennings is partnering with a software-focused private equity firm in Atlanta to hire a Business Development Associate. The role focuses on identifying and engaging software company executives that match the investment strategy and building relationships with market participants.

You will conduct market research, prospect across channels, and support add-on acquisition strategies while assisting diligence with market analysis and expert interviews.

Qualificações

• 1–3 years of experience in private equity, venture capital, investment banking, software sales, or business development.

Responsabilidades

• Identify and engage executives at software companies aligned with the firm's investment strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with market intermediaries and industry participants.
• Conduct market research and segment mapping to uncover new investment opportunities.
• Prospect using email, LinkedIn, phone, and other tools to qualify leads.
• Support add-on acquisition strategies for portfolio companies.
• Assist the investment team during diligence through expert interviews and market analysis.

Conhecimentos

Lead generation

Relationship building

Market research

Prospecting

Executive engagement

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Ferramentas

Excel

PowerPoint

CRM software

Marketing automation tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are currently partnered with a leading software-focused private equity firm based in Atlanta seeking a Business Development Associate to join its growing team. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with seasoned investors and operators in a high-performance, collaborative environment.

The Business Development Associate will be responsible for:

Identifying and engaging executives at software companies that align with the firm's investment strategy

Building and maintaining relationships with market intermediaries and industry participants

Conducting market research and segment mapping to uncover new investment opportunities

Prospecting using email, LinkedIn, phone, and other tools to qualify leads

Supporting add-on acquisition strategies for portfolio companies

Assisting the investment team during diligence through expert interviews and market analysis

The Business Development Associate should have/be:

1-3 years of experience in private equity, venture capital, investment banking, software sales, or business development

Highly motivated, competitive, and goal-oriented with a strong sense of initiative

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Intellectually curious and detail-oriented

Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with CRM and marketing automation tools is a plus

Bachelor's degree required with strong academic and professional performance