Business Development Associate at Pistachio Associates

Job Description

• The Business Development Associate must be an energetic self-starter who can quickly grasp a startup company’s vision, develop specific tactical plans and begin implementation upon appropriate approvals.
• The candidate must be resourceful and able to develop a well-defined time management process in order to progress the vision of assigned companies.

General Duties & Responsibilities​

• Oversee customer service and ensure regular contact with clients to maintain company’s relationship with them
• Search out and communicate with prospective clients towards creating new opportunities for business expansion
• Provide assistance in proposal writing for the organization
• Provide assistance in marketing literature development
• Develop and customize business reports, ensuring they meet with client’s needs
• Compose periodic sales reports, either weekly or monthly, and submit the reports to management
• Provide support in marketing literature and brochure development
• Support the organization in developing content for company’s website
• Maintain and establish service and products being offered by the organization
• Make the important cold calls to clients towards business development
• Qualify new prospects for the organization
• Arrange presentations and meetings among members of staff and with existing and prospective clients
• Other related duties assigned as needed.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing, Engineering or Finance, with experience relating to new business development, marketing or sales.

General Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to work independently but within strategic framework
• Good business acumen
• Willing to learn and ask questions
• Can handle many projects/assignments at the same time
• Strong organizational skills
• Project management skills
• Can handle many projects/assignments at the same time

Other Requirements:

• Must be efficient at utilizing computer-based tools (Powerpoint, Excel, etc.) to accomplish tasks and communicate with others.
• Light travel
• Efficient at email and telephone communication