New York, United States | Posted on 06/10/2026
We are looking for an Associate, Market Development & Partnerships to support andaccelerate Uniqus' growth in the market. This is a high-energy,externally-facing role designed for someone who is eager to build their careerin business development within a fast-growing professional services firm.
This role is ideal for someone who is hungry to learn,builds relationships naturally, and wants to be part of a team that is directlyshaping how Uniqus shows up in the market. You will work closely with the Managing Director,Clients & Markets, and seniorleadership, supporting market activation, relationship development, andpipeline building activities.
What You Will Do
- SupportUniqus' visibility and presence in the region by assisting with external marketactivity, including events, industry forums, networking platforms, and targetedoutreach
- Helpdevelop and maintain relationships with decision-makers, referral sources, andkey stakeholders across the regional business community, under the guidance ofthe ManagingDirector, Clients & Markets
- Assist inidentifying and qualifying net new opportunities aligned to Uniqus' prioritysolutions, target accounts, and growth strategy
- Supportthe execution of regional market activation plans, including event logistics,outreach coordination, and follow-up tracking
- Partnerwith the Managing Director, Clients & Markets, and practice leaders to assist with outreach aroundpriority sectors, services, and campaigns
- Contributeto converting market intelligence and relationship activity into actionableleads, meetings, and opportunity discussions
- MaintainCRM records with discipline — logging contacts, activities, meetings, and nextsteps accurately and consistently
- Assistwith local event strategy, sponsorships, roundtables, and executiveintroductions that strengthen Uniqus' market profile
- Supportthe positioning of Uniqus as a trusted advisor by bringing relevant insightsand differentiated messaging into client and prospect conversations
- Workacross teams to support smooth handoffs from early relationship-building toopportunity development and pursuit
What We Are Looking For
- 1 to 3years of experience in business development, sales, partnerships, marketing, ora client-facing role in professional services, consulting, advisory, or asimilarly relationship-led B2B environment
- A naturalrelationship-builder — someone who is comfortable meeting new people, askinggood questions, and following up with purpose
- Energyand ambition to build a career in BD within a high-growth, entrepreneurial firm
- Basiccommercial awareness and curiosity about where Uniqus' solutions add the mostvalue
- Strongcommunication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to representthe firm professionally in external settings
- Organizedand reliable approach to follow-up, scheduling, CRM tracking, and taskmanagement
- Willingnessto attend external events regularly and be an active, visible presence in theregional market
- Comfortworking in a fast-moving environment with shifting priorities and highexpectations
- Interestin or exposure to event coordination, partner programs, or local marketcampaigns is a plus
- Coachable,self-aware, and motivated to learn from senior leaders and improve continuously