Business Development Associate: M&A Strategy for Elite Deals

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

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.