Growth-Oriented Business Development Associate | Hybrid SF

Kranz Consulting; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Health benefits

Bonus program

Vacation

Floater holidays

Paid company holidays

Individual development

Certifications training

Career mentors

Teamwork culture

Job summary

Kranz Consulting is seeking a Business Development Associate to join the Silicon Valley team to manage the inside sales and marketing efforts for the Business Development group across Emerging Growth, Private Capital, and Technical Accounting. The role is based in our San Francisco office with a hybrid work arrangement.

You will drive new client retention, development and growth, conduct market research, and manage CRM activity while supporting proposals, presentations, and tailored outreach to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting required.
• 2–3 years B2B business development or financial services experience.
• Strong closing skills and ability to cultivate client relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, Word; CRM familiarity a plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and attend meetings with new clients and prospects.
• Conduct target company research and develop relationship strategies.
• Monitor market trends to support business development efforts.
• Prioritize accounts and identify high-potential opportunities.
• Create and manage email campaigns; track engagement.
• Maintain CRM/contact database with ongoing research.
• Support client relationships with timely follow-ups and coordination.
• Prepare materials for proposals and presentations.
• Prepare summaries on funding rounds, M&A activity, earnings, leadership changes.
• Contribute content for social media and newsletters.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

HubSpot CRM

Salesforce

MS Excel

Google Workspace

PowerPoint

Job description

Kranz Consulting is seeking a Business Development Associate to join the Silicon Valley team to manage the inside sales and marketing efforts for the Business Development group across Emerging Growth, Private Capital, and Technical Accounting. The role is based in our San Francisco office with a hybrid work arrangement.

You will drive new client retention, development and growth, conduct market research, and manage CRM activity while supporting proposals, presentations, and tailored outreach to