Enterprise Tech Growth & Prospecting Associate

Elire; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Elire, a Minneapolis-based enterprise software consulting firm, seeks a Business Development Associate to support Sales and Marketing with prospecting, outbound campaigns, lead generation, and relationship development.

The role involves scheduling qualified meetings, supporting campaigns, and maintaining accurate Salesforce data while collaborating with Sales, Marketing, and practice leaders. Travel may be required for conferences and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related field required.
• Experience in sales, business development, marketing, customer success, or client-facing roles (1–3 years).
• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM and maintaining sales data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct targeted prospect and account research to identify sales opportunities.
• Execute outbound prospecting via phone, email, social channels, campaigns and events.
• Engage clients, qualify interest, and schedule meetings for BD Managers.
• Develop account lists and lead-generation activities with Sales and Marketing.
• Maintain accurate Salesforce data and track activity and pipeline.

Skills

Prospecting

Outbound campaigns

Lead generation

Relationship development

Sales coordination

Communication

Organization

Time management

Team collaboration

CRM usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Sales/Tech

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Elire, a Minneapolis-based enterprise software consulting firm, seeks a Business Development Associate to support Sales and Marketing with prospecting, outbound campaigns, lead generation, and relationship development.

The role involves scheduling qualified meetings, supporting campaigns, and maintaining accurate Salesforce data while collaborating with Sales, Marketing, and practice leaders. Travel may be required for conferences and events.