Strategic Business Development Associate

Bonhams; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO 20 days

Paid holidays

Parental leave

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Professional development

Onboarding buddy

Diversity programs

Sponsored socials

Job summary

Bonhams in New York seeks a Business Associate to support the Managing Director, US, and the Head of Business Development. You will coordinate high-value opportunities, manage client research, and drive cross-functional collaboration across departments including Events, Marketing, and Finance.

The role emphasizes pipeline tracking, data analysis, and timely follow-through, with executive calendar management and travel planning as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in business development, client strategy, sales operations, or related fields.
• Experience supporting pipelines, CRM systems, client databases, pitches, proposals, or reporting processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate business-development opportunities and maintain tracking systems.
• Support client relationships, consignment inquiries, and outreach initiatives.
• Assist with pitches, proposals, events, and post-sale follow-up.
• Prepare content and data for analyses, dashboards, and reporting.

Skills

CRM experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Discretion and professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

CRM platforms

Job description

Bonhams in New York seeks a Business Associate to support the Managing Director, US, and the Head of Business Development. You will coordinate high-value opportunities, manage client research, and drive cross-functional collaboration across departments including Events, Marketing, and Finance.

The role emphasizes pipeline tracking, data analysis, and timely follow-through, with executive calendar management and travel planning as needed.