Business Development Assistant

About the Role

A leading commercial real estate advisory firm is looking for a highly organized, proactive, and detail-focused individual to assist with Business Development and Marketing functions. This role is pivotal in coordinating outreach efforts, enhancing pipeline activities, and supporting client engagement initiatives.

This position offers significant visibility within the company and a clear advancement path toward a Business Development Associate role for individuals who demonstrate strong performance, initiative, and business insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist co-presidents and the head of business development with daily scheduling and coordination.
• Support business development functions such as conducting research, tracking outreach, and managing the sales pipeline for about 5 to 7 executives (Principals and Senior Managing Directors).
• Maintain the CRM system ensuring precise records of contacts, opportunities, and meeting notes for multiple executives.
• Prepare background briefing materials for meetings and conferences.
• Help create proposals, pitch decks, and client presentations.
• Provide support for conferences including event planning, coordinating meetings, and following up.
• Organize client special events and handle associated logistics.
• Assist with expense reporting and administrative record keeping.
• Offer on-the-ground operational support as required.

Candidate Qualifications and Attributes

• 3-5 years of work experience in a professional services setting.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to juggle several priorities simultaneously.
• Competency with Microsoft Office applications; CRM experience is desirable.
• Comfortable working in flexible, unstructured environments with a strong sense of accountability.
• Experience working in a small or entrepreneurial company environment is advantageous.

Compensation Details

• Base salary ranging from 70000 to 90000 USD annually, depending on experience.
• Performance-related discretionary bonus.

Additional Information

Applicants should be prepared to submit a resume and provide up to three professional references upon request.