Remote Business Development Associate – Fast Ramp

Ascend Partners Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Flexible Holidays

Health & Wellness Days

Learning Allowance

Retirement Savings Benefits

Job summary

Ascend Partners is seeking a Business Development Associate in Boston to generate and qualify leads, and build a robust sales pipeline. You will work with the Business Development Manager and senior leadership, engaging across social channels and industry groups to create opportunities and drive growth.

The role emphasizes outbound prospecting, CRM usage, and a phone-first outreach approach, with a fast ramp and a clearly defined performance path within the first 90 days.

Qualifications

• College diploma or bachelor’s degree in relevant fields or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of business development experience or SDR background.
• Outgoing personality with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• CRM experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Achieve assigned appointment and revenue targets.
• Prospect and build organic pipeline within designated targets.
• Nurture relationships with targeted prospects via multiple channels including LinkedIn and email.
• Lead prospect follow-up, arrange calls/meetings, and manage multiple BD engagements.
• Research prospects to identify targets for outbound activities.
• Provide support for marketing events.
• Participate in strategic territory and accounts development.
• Collaborate with OneStream sales teams to develop pipelines.
• Maintain CRM data quality and travel as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Networking skills

Work ethic

MS Office

Education

College diploma or bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM

LinkedIn

Job description

Ascend Partners is seeking a Business Development Associate in Boston to generate and qualify leads, and build a robust sales pipeline. You will work with the Business Development Manager and senior leadership, engaging across social channels and industry groups to create opportunities and drive growth.

The role emphasizes outbound prospecting, CRM usage, and a phone-first outreach approach, with a fast ramp and a clearly defined performance path within the first 90 days.