Business Development Associate

DataCatalyst; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DataCatalyst is seeking curious, thoughtful professionals to support business development and market research in a flexible, remote role. This opportunity suits those returning to work, seeking full- or part-time engagement, or wanting to apply communication, research, and organizational skills in a consulting-minded environment.

This role offers meaningful, intellectually engaging work with exposure to business development, enterprise consulting, and data strategy.

Qualifications

• Strong communicator with attention to detail.
• Curious, analytical, and engaging/outgoing.
• Interested in revenue growth, consulting, data, and business strategy.
• Comfortable learning new concepts and engaging with senior leaders.
• Experience in Marketing, Sales, Consulting, Data Analytics (a plus).
• Familiarity with industries such as financial services, healthcare, or manufacturing (a plus).
• Ability to work effectively in a remote work environment.

Responsibilities

• Research target companies across industries such as financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing.
• Support personalized outreach campaigns and business development initiatives.
• Build and refine prospect lists and pipeline insights.
• Analyze companies’ data strategies, business priorities, and growth strategies.
• Contribute to marketing positioning and thought leadership efforts.
• Assist with coordination and administration across complex consulting projects (where needed).

Skills

Strong communicator

Curious

Analytical

Engaging/outgoing

Marketing background

Sales background

Consulting experience

Data analytics

Remote work experience

Job description

At DataCatalyst, we enable enterprises to transcend data disorder and gain clarity—fostering smarter, faster decision-making. Our veteran team of data management, governance, and monetization specialists brings, on average, 15 years of experience to each engagement, and we're proud of our 100% project success rate.

We take a hands-on, pragmatic approach—eschewing large junior consultant rosters and sales layers in favor of lean, deeply skilled teams focused on generating real business value. Using our proprietary Accelerate methodology, we swiftly deploy high-quality data strategies, governance structures, and MDM implementations across industries like financial services, healthcare, manufacturing & distribution, retail, energy, and more.

We embrace a fully remote, low-travel model, enabling sustainable work-life balance across time zones without compromising client delivery. With a flat organizational structure, open collaboration, and software engineering-inspired rigor—particularly strong documentation and technical discipline—we cultivate an environment where each individual makes a direct and visible impact.

Job Description

DataCatalyst is looking for curious, thoughtful professionals to support our business development and market research efforts in a flexible, remote role. This opportunity is ideal for individuals returning to the workforce after a career pause, experienced professionals seeking full- or part-time work, or professionals looking to apply their communication, research, and organizational skills in a consulting-oriented environment. Whether you’re re-entering the workforce, exploring a more flexible career path, or looking to bring your professional experience into a growing consulting firm, we value maturity, initiative, and strong communication skills over traditional career timelines.

This role offers meaningful, intellectually engaging work with exposure to business development, enterprise consulting, and data strategy.

What you’ll do:

• Research target companies across industries such as financial services,
• healthcare, and manufacturing
• Support personalized outreach campaigns and business development initiatives
• Build and refine prospect lists and pipeline insights
• Analyze companies’ data strategies, business priorities, and growth strategies
• Contribute to marketing positioning and thought leadership efforts
• Assist with coordination and administration across complex, high-value consulting projects (where needed)
• Work closely with experienced professionals in a collaborative, remote-first environment

What you’ll gain:

• Exposure to how large enterprises use data in business decision-making, revenue generation, competitive positioning, and AI innovation
• Fluency in industries that power the global economy — like manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services
• Experience supporting new business development initiatives in the consulting context
• Mentorship from experienced professionals with deep industry expertise
• The opportunity to contribute meaningful work in a flexible environment —
• Further development of research, analytical, communication, and strategic thinking skills
• Potential pathway to expanded or longer-term opportunities (based on performance and business need)

Qualifications

Who you are:

• Strong communicator with attention to detail
• Curious, analytical, and engaging/outgoing
• Interested in new revenue acquisition/business growth initiatives, consulting, data, and business strategy
• Comfortable with learning new concepts and engaging with senior business leaders
• Prior professional experience in Marketing, Sales, Consulting, Data Analytics, or a related field (a plus, but not required)
• Familiarity with industries such as financial services, healthcare, or manufacturing (a plus, but not required)
• Ability to be self-guided and work effectively in a remote work environment

Additional Information

At DataCatalyst, we enable enterprises to transcend data disorder and gain clarity—fostering smarter, faster decision-making. Our veteran team of data management, governance, and monetization specialists brings, on average, 15 years of experience to each engagement, and we're proud of our 100% project success rate.

We take a hands-on, pragmatic approach—eschewing large junior consultant rosters and sales layers in favor of lean, deeply skilled teams focused on generating real business value. Using our proprietary Accelerate methodology, we swiftly deploy high-quality data strategies, governance structures, and MDM implementations across industries like financial services, healthcare, manufacturing & distribution, retail, energy, and more.

We embrace a fully remote, low-travel model, enabling sustainable work-life balance across time zones without compromising client delivery. With a flat organizational structure, open collaboration, and software engineering-inspired rigor—particularly strong documentation and technical discipline—we cultivate an environment where each individual makes a direct and visible impact.

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