Business Development & Market Research Associate

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Business & Market Research Associate – Business Development

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed market research and competitor analysis to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for product and sales strategy
• Assist in sales research including pricing, positioning, and benchmarking across different markets
• Support partner management by identifying, onboarding, and maintaining effective communication with strategic partners
• Drive outreach initiatives to expand the business network and gather actionable insights
• Perform business research across sectors and compile actionable intelligence to support decision-making
• Create basic marketing content, presentations, and visual assets using tools like Canva and PowerPoint to support sales and outreach
• Maintain and update sales dashboards, reports, and performance trackers
• Collaborate with sales teams to support planning, pipeline building, and lead generation activities
• Stay updated on industry developments and help transform insights into strategic inputs
• Work closely with leadership to translate research into executable business and sales plans
• Support execution of monthly sales plans and assist in meeting individual and team targets
• Engage with prospective clients to understand their needs, present company solutions, and support proposal development
• Conduct outreach to generate leads in target industries and manage lead pipelines
• Maintain and update CRM records (e.g., HubSpot, Zoho) to support the full sales cycle from outreach to closure
• Prepare and submit regular sales and research reports to track progress against goals
• Build knowledge of target industries (real estate, oil & gas, mining, software) to better position the company’s offerings

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience in business development, market research, sales, or client-facing roles—preferably in sectors such as real estate, oil & gas, mining, or software solutions

Preferred Skills:

• Strong analytical and research skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Basic content writing and visual design skills
• Familiarity with sales processes and CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot, Zoho, Excel)
• Proactive mindset and ability to work independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and tools like PowerPoint, Canva, and Excel
• Energetic, goal-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn from senior team members and contribute to shared goals