Business Development Associate - M&A & Strategy Consulting

Strategy MA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategy MA, a New York-based strategy and operations consulting firm focused on M&A deals, seeks a Business Development Associate ready to engage sophisticated clients and drive growth. You’ll identify potential clients, own the pipeline, and collaborate on pitches and materials to win business.

You will work with LinkedIn outreach, CRM platforms, and MS Office to maintain relationships and track metrics while supporting the team in a fast-paced, startup-like environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in M&A, private equity, investment banking, corporate development, strategy consulting, or high-growth B2B sales.
• Exceptional written and verbal English—you can craft compelling, professional messages that open doors.
• Proficient with LinkedIn Sales Navigator, CRM platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot), and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth and identify potential clients through strategic outreach on LinkedIn and email.
• Own the pipeline by researching targets, qualifying leads, initiating conversations and booking discovery calls for senior leadership.
• Build relationships and support client communications through the sales cycle, nurturing prospects and maintaining relationships with key decision-makers.
• Create market intelligence and collaborate on pitches, proposals, and client-facing materials to win business.
• Maintain CRM systems, track key metrics, and continuously improve our business development processes.

Skills

M&A experience

English communication

LinkedIn outreach

Tools

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Salesforce

HubSpot

MS Office

Job description

Business Development Associate - M&A & Strategy Consulting

We're a New York-based strategy and operations consulting firm specializing in M&A deals and business transformations for private equity firms, family offices, and growth-stage companies. We're looking for a sharp, ambitious Business Development Associate ready to break into elite-level consulting while making a direct impact with sophisticated clients.

What You'll Do

• Drive Business Growth
• Proactively identify and engage potential clients—PE firms, corporate development teams, and portfolio companies—through strategic outreach on LinkedIn and email
• Own the Pipeline
• Research target companies, qualify leads, initiate high-value conversations, and book discovery calls for senior leadership
• Build Relationships
• Support client communications, nurture prospects throughout the sales cycle, and help maintain relationships with key decision-makers
• Create Market Intelligence
• Collaborate on pitch decks, proposals, and client-facing materials that win business
• Optimize Operations
• Maintain CRM systems, track key metrics, and continuously improve our Business Development processes

Who You Are

• Experience: 2-4 years in M&A, private equity, investment banking, corporate development, strategy consulting, or high-growth B2B sales
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal English—you can craft compelling, professional messages that open doors
• Tech Stack: Proficient with LinkedIn Sales Navigator, CRM platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.), and MS Office (especially PowerPoint and Excel)

What Sets You Apart

• Relentlessly Curious: You want to understand how deals work, why companies buy or sell, and what drives value creation
• Results-Driven: You're energized by hitting targets, opening new doors, and seeing tangible outcomes from your work
• Resilient: You view "no" as "not yet" and use rejection as fuel to refine your approach
• Self-Starter: You don't wait for instructions—you take initiative, solve problems, and figure things out
• Startup Mentality: You thrive in ambiguity, adapt quickly, and are comfortable wearing multiple hats
• Data-Informed: You track your performance metrics and constantly iterate to improve results

Schedule & Availability

Full-time: Monday–Friday with flexibility to join calls until at least 3:00 PM EST for client meetings and team collaboration

Compensation

This role offers a base monthly stipend + performance-based incentives. Please apply only if you're comfortable with this compensation structure.