A Business Development Associate is a professional who supports the growth and expansion of a company by identifying new business opportunities, nurturing relationships with potential clients, and collaborating with other departments to achieve business goals. Some key responsibilities include:1.Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities and potential customers2.Reach out to potential clients through cold-calling, emailing, and networking3.Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new clients4.Prepare and present proposals and sales pitches to potential clients5.Collaborate with other departments such as marketing, product development, and customer service to ensure client satisfaction and business growth6.Monitor industry trends and market changes to make recommendations to the management team7.Prepare reports on business development activities and results8.Attend industry events and conferences to build relationships and gather market intelligence.9.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and experience with sales or business development.