Role Overview
We are seeking a motivated Business Development Associate to support our growth initiatives, partnerships, and market outreach activities. This role offers hands-on exposure to business development within an international consultancy environment, with a strong focus on economic development, foreign direct investment (FDI), and public–private collaboration.
The role is well suited to candidates with proven experience in sales, marketing and business development keen to work on a wide range of projects driving sales.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake business development initiatives, including lead generation, pipeline tracking, and opportunity research.
Help create captivating copy for websites, emails, newsletters and articles. Work with external consultants on how AI changes narratives, styles and choice of words.
Work with comms teams to maximise outreach activities.
Contribute to redesign of website to better respond to client needs, current trends and technological demands.
Help with launching new book and lever occasion to drive sales.
Assist in preparing proposals, pitch decks, capability statements, and client-facing materials.
Help identify potential partners, clients, and strategic collaborators across public and private sectors.
Conduct market and sector research related to foreign direct investment, economic development, and city-level growth strategies.
Maintain CRM records and organizing business development data and documentation.
Contribute to thought leadership efforts, including research summaries, case studies, and insight briefs.
Provide general support to senior team members on strategic growth and partnership initiatives.
Qualifications & Skills
Excellent native-level English writing skills.
Strong communications and analytical skills.
A salesperson at heart who find joy in sales.
A savvy marketeer well versed in using technology to aid sales.
Comfortable working in small organisations and in entrepreneurial environment.
Degree in Business, Economics, Behavioural Economics, International Relations, Public Policy, Urban Studies, Geography, Anthropology, Communications or a related field a plus. Open to other b...
Business development associate employer: Cities & Collaboration Careers
At Cities & Collaboration, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture. Our Business Development Associate role offers not only the chance to engage in meaningful projects that drive economic development but also provides ample opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with industry experts. With a focus on innovation and a supportive environment, we empower our employees to thrive while making a tangible impact in the field of foreign direct investment.
Contact Details:
Cities & Collaboration Careers Recruitment Team
