Business Development Associate

AV Hiring USA; Las Vegas (NV); Remote; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus opportunities

Incentive compensation

Retirement benefits

Job summary

AV Hiring USA is seeking a Business Development Associate for Corporate Events who can drive growth remotely. Based activities span Washington DC, Las Vegas, and Southern California, with a base salary of $75,000–$90,000 annually and a full-time commitment.

The role emphasizes client acquisition, market research, and cross-functional collaboration to execute sales strategies and proposals, reporting to the Head of Business Development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Marketing, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of business development experience in Event Services or Live Events.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while under pressure.
• Experience using Pipedrive CRM.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace.
• Experience using Flex Rental Solutions cloud-based inventory management and rental software.

Responsibilities

• Support the organization's business development strategy by aligning daily activities with goals.
• Conduct market research to identify prospective clients and new opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients to support long-term growth.
• Maintain accurate client records in the CRM database.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement growth initiatives.
• Develop and implement sales strategies and customer service plans.
• Analyze sales data to support marketing strategies.
• Prepare business plans, proposals, and presentations for opportunities.
• Manage multiple projects with deadlines and quality standards.
• Identify potential strategic partners and opportunities.
• Build professional relationships with clients, leadership, and internal teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

CRM (Pipedrive)

Google Workspace

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Flex Rental Solutions

Education

Business Management degree

Marketing degree

Related field degree

Tools

Pipedrive CRM

Google Workspace

Flex Rental Solutions

Job description

Job Title:Business Development Associate - Corporate Events (Remote)

Location: Remote, Based in Washington DC, Las Vegas, Southern California

Base Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 annually

Position Type: Full Time

Category: Sales, Live Events

Summary

The Business Development Associate is responsible for supporting sales initiatives and driving business growth through client acquisition, relationship management, market research, and strategic business development. This role works collaboratively with multiple departments to identify new business opportunities, develop sales strategies, prepare presentations and proposals, and manage multiple projects while delivering exceptional client service. The position reports to the Head of Business Development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the organization's business development strategy by aligning daily activities with established business goals and objectives.
• Conduct market research to identify prospective clients, emerging markets, and new business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients to support long-term business growth.
• Maintain accurate client records and activity within the Pipedrive CRM database.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement business growth initiatives and support organizational objectives.
• Develop and implement sales strategies, client retention initiatives, and customer service plans.
• Analyze sales performance data to support marketing strategies and business planning efforts.
• Assist in preparing business plans, sales proposals, presentations, reference materials, and other business development documentation.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.
• Identify potential strategic partners and new business opportunities.
• Build professional relationships with clients, leadership, and internal teams through effective communication and collaboration.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Marketing, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of business development experience within the Event Services or Live Events industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while working effectively under pressure.
• Experience using Pipedrive CRM.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace.
• Experience using Flex Rental Solutions cloud-based inventory management and rental software.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, staff, and all levels of management.
• Professional, friendly, and customer-focused approach.

Preferences

• Previous experience in sales or marketing within the live events, audiovisual, or event production industry.
• Demonstrated consultative sales approach with the ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Experience preparing sales presentations, business proposals, and strategic business development materials.
• Experience collaborating across multiple departments to execute growth initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Incentive compensation.
• Retirement benefits.