Business Development Associate

We are seeking an ambitious & energetic Business Development Associate to expand our clientele through customer discovery and exploring new & untapped business opportunities. The role involves managing investor relationships, analyzing investment opportunities, and facilitating communication between investors and startups. Our ideal candidate is someone who is an initiative taker, a quick learner and highly skilled. This candidates primary task is to make everyday activities easier for the founders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business growth strategies, processes, and best practices
• Generate new leads, identify & contact decision-makers, screen potential business opportunities, select the deals in-line with strategies, and lead & facilitate pitch logistics
• Maintain consistent contact with existing investors
• Analyze market & establish competitive advantages
• rack metrics to ensure targets are hit
• Take initiative in organizing networking events for founders and investors
• Increase investor-base on Bolstart through outbound marketing, networking, and sales
• Connect with existing and discover new partners that will lead to an increased investors for Bolstart

Qualifications & Requirements

• At least 2+ yr experience in Investor Relations and Business Development
• Experience in full sales cycle including deal closing demonstrated sales success
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for engaging with investors and startups
• Experience in Investments and understanding of financial markets
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field
• Proficiency with MS Office tools and ability to deliver presentations
• Highly skilled with Social Networks like LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram
• Proven ability to plan and manage events