Business Development Associate

Business Development Associate

Location

On-site in Sioux falls, SD, office environment with nationwide travel to partner meetings and industry conferences. Primary office location not specified.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Occasional evening and weekend work as needed.
Travel required; frequency varies.

About the Company

This organization partners with businesses nationwide to support funding solutions and growth opportunities. The company works closely with external partners and internal underwriting teams to move deals forward efficiently and responsibly.

The Role

The Business Development Associate serves as a key point of contact for partner relationships while also helping to grow new business. This role blends account management, partner support, and outbound prospecting. You’ll work cross-functionally with underwriting teams, communicate daily with partners and customers, and help identify revenue opportunities within an established partner channel.

What You’ll Do

• Prospect and qualify new partnership opportunities through phone and email outreach
• Onboard and train new partners on company processes, workflows, and systems
• Manage ongoing partner relationships and serve as a primary point of contact
• Coordinate with junior and senior underwriting teams to help move funding deals forward
• Track activity, performance, and trends to identify growth opportunities within partner accounts
• Share market and partner feedback with leadership to improve processes and offerings
• Travel to partner meetings and industry conferences as needed

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Comfort speaking with partners and customers by phone and email
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Organized, detail-oriented approach to work
• Ability to build rapport with people at various levels of an organization
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and accept coaching
• Basic proficiency with CRM systems, Excel, and Microsoft Office tools

Preferred Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in sales, business development, or customer service
• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience supporting accounts or partner relationships
• Exposure to financial services or B2B environments

Why This Role

This is a strong entry-level to early-career opportunity for someone who wants exposure to business development, partner management, and revenue growth. You’ll gain experience working directly with external partners, collaborating with internal teams, and building foundational skills in a relationship-driven business.

How to Apply

Submit your resume for consideration. Qualified candidates will be contacted regarding next steps.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.