Business Development Associate

Business Development Associate

Position Title : Business Development Associate

Reporting To : Chief Development Officer

Location : Chicago, IL

Company : Premier Dentist Partners

Premier Dentist Partners (PDP) is a dental support organization with a mission of improving the lives of patients, doctors, business owners and team members by providing proven non-clinical business support services in a collaborative and clinician-focused environment. PDP acquires, invests in, and partners with leading dental practices in the greater Midwest. They provide non-clinical support, resources, and scale so that clinicians and team members can focus their time on delivering exceptional patient care.

Tyree & D'Angelo Partners ("TDP") is a private equity investment firm that focuses on control investments in the lower middle market (companies with $1-5M of EBITDA). We look for investments where we can establish true collaborative partnerships with business owners and management teams that will lead to substantial value creation over a long-term investment horizon. TDP's track record of building high-growth and lower risk companies is driven by a buy & build investment strategy, that is based on tested methods of value creation and a true partnership approach with executives and business owners. TDP invests in the healthcare, consumer, and business services sectors, focusing on high-quality founder owned businesses that we can grow with our high probability of success process. TDP companies have completed over 1,000 partnerships, have grown to over $4 billion of enterprise value, and TDP has over $1.4 billion of capital under management.

We are seeking a Business Development Associate to join our high-growth, fast-paced dental support organization Premier Dentist Partners (PDP). This candidate will generate and qualify partnership opportunities across key markets, build and maintain relationships with business owners, and collaborate with internal teams to shape and execute PDP's partnership strategy in high-growth markets.

This is a fast-paced, autonomous and entrepreneurial role suited for someone who is energized by outreach, relationship-building, and the opportunity to directly contribute to a growing platform. We seek a self-starter who takes the initiative to add value to the team.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute outbound strategies to engage business owners through channels such as phone, email, and LinkedIn
• Work closely with business development team to progress leads through the deal cycle
• Leverage online tools and databases to identify and compile high-potential acquisition prospects
• Evaluate potential opportunities against defined investment criteria to determine strategic alignment
• Share market insights and prospective deals with internal team members to support decision-making
• Tackle ad hoc initiatives related to sourcing efficiency and pipeline tracking
• Collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, contributing to a culture of teamwork and adaptability
• Assist in additional administrative tasks as needed

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