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​SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTION

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Our Business Development Associate helps to boost company growth and sales. S/He conducts market research, develops business strategies, builds client relationships, and identifies new business opportunities.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Becomes familiar with the company's vision and mission, seeking to accomplish set goals and objectives.

• Conducts market research and identifies potential clients and business opportunities.

• Cultivates strong relationships with new clients while maintaining existing client relationships.

• Maintains client information in the CRM database.

• Works closely with staff across departments to implement growth strategies.

• Develops and implements sales strategies, client service and retention plans, and analyzes sales data to inform or update marketing strategies.

• Assists with drafting business plans, sales pitches, presentations, reference material, and other documents.

• Manages multiple projects concurrently and meets deadlines.

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with various levels of management, staff, and clients.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Adheres to company policies and guidelines.

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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business management, marketing, or related field.​​

• 1 - 2 years' relevant work experience in business development or similar field preferred.

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CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES & INSURANCES:

No certifications, licenses, or insurance are required, unless selling insurance products.

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KNOWLEDGE:

• Must have an understanding of insurance and real property concepts, as well as general knowledge of State Board of Insurance regulations.

 

SKILLS:

• Adapts to new, different, or changing requirements. Aggressive in acquiring new clients 

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be an exhausted list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job