Growth & Partnerships Specialist

Kids for the Future; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a Business Development Specialist in St. Louis to identify and engage potential clients and target accounts.

You will qualify inbound and outbound leads by assessing client needs, budget, timing, and decision-makers, while supporting pitch strategy with account research and insights. You will partner with sales, marketing, and creative teams to ensure a coordinated approach to new business opportunities, maintain CRM data, and drive pipeline growth in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in communications, business, journalism, hospitality or marketing.
• 3+ years in sales prospecting, sales development, lead generation, or business development.
• Familiarity with CRM platforms and commitment to data accuracy and pipeline hygiene.
• Ability to research accounts, identify decision-makers, and tailor outreach.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and engage potential clients and target accounts.
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads by assessing client needs and budget.
• Support pitch strategy with prospect insights and account research.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, creative, strategy, and account teams.
• Maintain accurate CRM data including activity tracking and pipeline updates.
• Track prospecting activity and conversion metrics for reporting.
• Prepare sales materials, agendas, and follow-up communications.
• Assist in RFP/RFI responses as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales prospecting

Lead generation

Account research

CRM proficiency

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Office 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, Business, Journalism, Hospitality or Marketing

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

LinkedIn

Job description

Kids for the Future is seeking a Business Development Specialist in St. Louis to identify and engage potential clients and target accounts.

You will qualify inbound and outbound leads by assessing client needs, budget, timing, and decision-makers, while supporting pitch strategy with account research and insights. You will partner with sales, marketing, and creative teams to ensure a coordinated approach to new business opportunities, maintain CRM data, and drive pipeline growth in a fast-paced