Business Development Associate - Atlanta, GA
A leading software-focused private equity firm based in Atlanta is seeking a Business Development Associate to join its growing team. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with seasoned investors and operators in a high-performance, collaborative environment.
The Business Development Associate will be responsible for:
- Identify and engage executives at software companies that align with the firm's investment strategy
- Build and maintain relationships with market intermediaries and industry participants
- Conduct market research and segment mapping to uncover new investment opportunities
- Prospect using email, LinkedIn, phone, and other tools to qualify leads
- Support add-on acquisition strategies for portfolio companies
- Assist the investment team during diligence through expert interviews and market analysis
- Track and maintain deal pipeline activity within the firm's CRM to ensure accurate reporting across prospective investment opportunities
The Business Development Associate should have:
- 1-3 years of experience in private equity, venture capital, investment banking, software sales, or business development
- Highly motivated, competitive, and goal-oriented with a strong sense of initiative
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Interested in building a long term career in the industry
- Intellectually curious and detail-oriented
- Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with CRM and marketing automation tools is a plus
- Bachelor's degree required with strong academic and professional performance
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