Business Development Associate

Peak Partners; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is looking for a part-time Business Development professional in Baltimore, MD. The ideal candidate will excel in building relationships and driving new opportunities in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include representing the company at events, managing CRM activities, and executing sales strategies to align with growth goals. The position requires strong networking capabilities and organizational skills. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and explore this opportunity with a friendly recruiting team.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build relationships and generate new business.
• Strong presence in networking environments.
• Experience using CRM systems for pipeline management.
• Highly organized, managing multiple opportunities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach.
• Self-starter with proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company at industry events and networking functions.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective clients.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Partner with leadership on sales strategies aligned with growth goals.
• Track and manage the full sales cycle from outreach to close.
• Assist in the creation of marketing materials and maintain CRM records.

Skills

Relationship building

Networking

CRM management

Sales strategy execution

Organizational skills

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Peak Partners is seeking a part-time Business Development professional who thrives in relationship-driven environments and is energized by being out in the market—building connections, representing the company, and driving new opportunities. This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution, from networking and pipeline development to managing CRM activity and supporting overall sales strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Relationship Building

• Represent the company at industry events, networking functions, and community engagements
• Proactively build and maintain relationships with prospective clients and partners
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through both outbound efforts and warm introductions

Sales Strategy & Execution

• Partner with leadership to develop and execute sales strategies aligned with growth goals
• Track and manage the full sales cycle—from initial outreach through close

Marketing & Brand Support

• Assist in the creation and refinement of marketing materials, including presentations, outreach content, and collateral
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in CRM (contacts, opportunities, activity tracking)
• Develop and manage a healthy pipeline of prospects and opportunities
• Analyze pipeline data to identify trends and improve conversion rates

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build relationships and generate new business
• Strong presence and comfort in networking environments
• Experience using CRM systems to manage pipeline and activity
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, self-starting approach

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent generation of qualified opportunities
• Strong and growing network within target industries
• Well-maintained CRM with clear visibility into pipeline and forecasts
• Contribution to overall revenue growth and market presence

If you think you have the qualifications stated above and are interested in exploring a new opportunity with a well-established and friendly recruiting team, we will welcome the chance to review your resume and talk further