Business Development Associate

LVI Associates; Sinking Spring (Berks County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance and professional发展

Employee wellness resources

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Business Development Associate to help expand the firm’s client base and strengthen market presence. You will identify prospective clients, build relationships with decision-makers, and support strategic growth initiatives to fuel a strong sales pipeline.

In this role, you will conduct outbound outreach, qualify leads, schedule meetings, and collaborate with internal teams to pursue revenue-generating opportunities while maintaining CRM records and market intelligence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline.
• Experience in business development, sales, account management, or customer acquisition.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with prospecting, lead generation, cold outreach, and pipeline development.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms and Microsoft Office applications.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented professional with strong problem-solving and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, engage, and qualify prospective clients to determine potential business opportunities.
• Conduct outbound outreach through phone calls, email campaigns, networking events, and other lead-generation activities.
• Schedule introductory meetings between prospective clients and company representatives.
• Maintain consistent communication with prospects throughout the sales cycle to build trust and long-term relationships.
• Manage and update CRM systems to ensure accurate records of client interactions, opportunities, and activities.
• Research target markets, industries, and geographic regions to uncover new business prospects.
• Monitor industry developments, competitor activity, and market trends to support business growth strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to identify and pursue revenue-generating opportunities.
• Support proposal development, pricing discussions, and strategic planning efforts as needed.

Skills

Prospecting

Lead generation

Pipeline management

Relationship building

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Business Development Associate plays a key role in expanding the company\'s client base and strengthening market presence. This individual will identify prospective customers, build relationships with decision-makers, and support strategic growth initiatives. Through proactive outreach, industry networking, and market intelligence, the Coordinator will help create new opportunities and contribute to a strong sales pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

The Business Development Associate plays a key role in expanding the company\'s client base and strengthening market presence. This individual will identify prospective customers, build relationships with decision-makers, and support strategic growth initiatives. Through proactive outreach, industry networking, and market intelligence, the Coordinator will help create new opportunities and contribute to a strong sales pipeline.

Business Development Associate

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, engage, and qualify prospective clients to determine potential business opportunities.


• Conduct outbound outreach through phone calls, email campaigns, networking events, and other lead-generation activities.


• Schedule introductory meetings between prospective clients and company representatives.


• Maintain consistent communication with prospects throughout the sales cycle to build trust and long-term relationships.


• Manage and update CRM systems to ensure accurate records of client interactions, opportunities, and activities.


• Research target markets, industries, and geographic regions to uncover new business prospects.


• Monitor industry developments, competitor activity, and market trends to support business growth strategies.


• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to identify and pursue revenue-generating opportunities.


• Support proposal development, pricing discussions, and strategic planning efforts as needed.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline.


• Prior experience in business development, sales, account management, or customer acquisition.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.


• Experience with prospecting, lead generation, cold outreach, and pipeline development.


• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.


• Proficiency with CRM platforms and Microsoft Office applications.


• Self-motivated, goal-oriented professional with strong problem-solving and relationship-building abilities.

Work Environment

This role is primarily office-based and requires regular use of computers, telephones, and standard business office equipment. Occasional travel for meetings, networking events, or client engagement activities may be required.

Benefits

• Competitive 401(k) plan with company match


• Medical, dental, and vision coverage


• Life insurance


• Paid time off and company holidays


• Tuition assistance and professional development support


• Employee wellness resources


• Career advancement opportunities