Market Development Associate

Career Launch AI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market development firm in New York is seeking a Market Development Associate to drive business growth through market research and strategic initiatives. Responsibilities include identifying market opportunities, supporting client relationships, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree and possesses strong analytical and communication skills. This full-time position offers comprehensive annual compensation between $140,000 and $185,000, based on experience and employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics.
• Analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Identify new market opportunities.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis.
• Support business development initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Market research

Business development

Analytical skills

Clear communication

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or Marketing

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

CRM tools

Data analytics or SQL

Job description

Market Development Associate
Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Estimated Compensation: $140,000 – $185,000 total annual compensation (varies by employer)

About This Posting

This job description represents a sample Market Development Associate position commonly found through the Career Launch AI Talent Network. It is intended to help job seekers understand the responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with early-career roles in market expansion, business development, and client engagement.

Actual openings may vary based on employer needs, target markets (e.g., financial services, technology, capital markets), and growth strategy.

For more information on the Career Launch AI Talent Network, visit:
https://www.careerlaunch.ai/

Position Overview

Market Development Associates support the growth and expansion of business operations by identifying new market opportunities, developing client relationships, and executing strategic initiatives. The role combines market research, competitive analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to drive adoption and revenue growth.

These roles often involve close collaboration with sales, marketing, product, and strategy teams to ensure alignment of market expansion initiatives with organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and evaluate new market opportunities and growth segments

Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and industry benchmarking to inform strategy

Support business development initiatives, including client outreach and relationship building

Assist in preparing presentations, proposals, and reports for internal and external stakeholders

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement market entry and expansion initiatives

Monitor key performance metrics and provide insights to optimize market development efforts

Track market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity to inform strategic decisions

Identify opportunities to enhance existing client relationships and drive incremental business

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or a related field

Strong understanding of market dynamics, business development, and strategic growth initiatives

Experience or coursework in market research, sales strategy, or business development (preferred but not required)

Analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to synthesize complex information

Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM tools; familiarity with data analytics or SQL is a plus

Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment

Clear written and verbal communication skills for internal and external stakeholder engagement

Strong interest in market expansion, strategic growth, and client engagement

About the Career Launch AI Talent Network

The Career Launch AI Talent Network helps job seekers pursue opportunities similar to this role through:

Skills-based role matching

Resume and profile optimization

Guidance on outreach to business development and market teams

Interview preparation for market research, growth strategy, and client engagement assessments

To learn more or express interest in market development roles, visit:
https://www.careerlaunch.ai/