Business Development Associate

Role Overview

Hanover Research is seeking ambitious early-career professionals to join our Business Development team. In this role, you’ll partner closely with Sales Directors to identify and engage senior-level decision makers, generate new opportunities, and help organizations solve critical business challenges through data-driven research.

What You Will Do

Serve as the first point of contact to engage with potential new clients, use cold-calling, emailing, and social-messaging to secure new business conversations, leverage research to craft tailored outreach, and help manage the sales pipeline.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This is a great opportunity for individuals who are looking for their fastest path to a career as a sales executive and a six-figure income. Through structured training, mentorship, and hands-on experience, you’ll build a foundation for a long-term career in business development, account management, consulting, or marketing.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree preferred; all majors are accepted.
• 0 – 2 years of work experience; previous leadership, sales, professional, or internship experience.
• Strong interest in sales, business development, or client-facing work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to be persistent when contacting potential clients which includes being comfortable with rejection.
• Goal oriented and demonstrated ability to work well under pressure
• Must be articulate, organized, detail-oriented, and can multi-task in a dynamic, fast-changing environment
• Readiness for a professional environment and a strong desire to grow a career in sales
• Digital acumen is a plus- particularly in using AI, social media, and email campaigns

Benefits

• A base salary + monthly commissions + individual and team performance bonuses
• Award-winning training program on markets, research methodologies and sales skills
• Starting at 18+ days Paid Time Off
• 14 observed holidays, including Juneteenth, Indigenous People Day and personal floating days
• 401(K) employer matching programs
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits package
• Health and wellness packages with discounts to local gym
• Community service opportunities
• Unlimited snacks and beverages in office