Business Development Associate

Role Overview

The Business Development Associate will be part of the Corporate Development team, responsible for identifying, engaging, and advancing prospective targets from first contact through the early stages of a transaction. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is energized by outreach and relationship-building, and wants front-row exposure to M&A and strategic transactions.

What You Will Do

Lead generation and prospecting, outreach and engagement, meeting coordination and pipeline management, early deal conversations, and general deal support.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You want to be part of a team that’s not just changing an industry for the sake of change — we’re transforming it to make it safer, more secure, and more productive. You bring grit, heart, and humility to your work, and you’re excited about the opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in business development, corporate development, or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, economics
• Hands-on experience managing pipelines and contact records in a CRM platform (HubSpot strongly preferred; Salesforce or Affinity also valued)
• Ability to conduct rigorous market research and synthesize findings into clear, concise outputs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter mentality
• Ability to present information to a varied and diverse group
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality on sensitive topics

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• 401(k) + company match
• Gym membership stipend + wellness programs
• Company events, food truck nights
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities