Business Development Associate — Local Market, Remote

Highspring; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly local role

Travel flexibility

Sales training

Job summary

Highspring in Kansas City Metro Area or St. Louis is seeking an Associate, Business Development to identify prospective clients, build local relationships and generate qualified opportunities for managed services.

You will work with senior sellers and experts to understand client needs, arrange meetings and help develop new business. The role requires 1–3 years in sales, a local presence and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of sales experience, preferably in outbound or new business development.
• Must live in the local market and be able to meet clients in person.
• Strong local market knowledge and professional network preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; confident presenting to clients.
• Comfortable using CRM tools to track activity and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and identify prospective clients in the local market.
• Arrange and participate in client meetings, including in-person when needed.
• Qualify leads based on criteria to ensure fit for Highspring's services.
• Maintain accurate CRM records of interactions and progress.
• Support reporting of sales activity to leadership.
• Help develop opportunities toward closed business.
• Continuously learn Highspring's services to improve prospecting and discovery.

Skills

Sales experience

Local market presence

Local market knowledge

Professional network

Relationship development

Communication

Persistence

Tech-savvy CRM

Team player

Adaptability

Tools

Bullhorn

Salesforce

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Job description

Highspring in Kansas City Metro Area or St. Louis is seeking an Associate, Business Development to identify prospective clients, build local relationships and generate qualified opportunities for managed services.

You will work with senior sellers and experts to understand client needs, arrange meetings and help develop new business. The role requires 1–3 years in sales, a local presence and strong communication skills.