Business Development Associate
At a glance
Entry-level Business Development role at acg. Parsippany · full-time.
Pay not stated
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What you'll do
- Research potential clients, target markets, partnership prospects, and contacts in specified roles
- Find and qualify leads through outreach, networking, research, and social media
- Join client meetings, presentations, and product demonstrations while helping schedule them
- Help shape business development plans and support proposals, contracts, and negotiations
- Track performance measures, write business development reports, and work with marketing on lead generation
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related discipline
- Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, research, and analytical abilities
- Skill in building relationships and persuading decision-makers
- A self-directed, results-focused approach to business development work
Who this fits
This junior role suits someone starting in sales, business development, or client-facing work, with one to three years of experience considered a plus. Interest, education, or experience in computer science or AI would also help. You’ll work with sales, marketing, and leadership teams and start in June 2026 in Parsippany, United States.
From the employer
Application Consulting Group (ACG) is a management consulting firm that specializes in analytics and business performance management. Our focus is on Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), we work primarily with IBM Planning Analytics. In 2025, we established ACG AI Labs, an internal team focused on advancing the use of AI in Finance, FP&A and EPM. We have developed some exciting AI solutions that create operational efficiency and generate tangible business value.
We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Business Development Associate
starting in June 2026, to support our sales and growth initiatives in both EPM and AI. The ideal candidate will identify new business opportunities, build relationships with potential clients, and assist in expanding the company’s market presence. This role works closely with sales, marketing, and leadership teams to drive revenue growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and research potential clients, markets, and partnership opportunities
- Find relevant contacts in defined positions
- Generate and qualify leads through outreach, networking, and research, including on social media
- Schedule and participate in meetings, presentations, and product demonstrations
- Assist in developing business development plans
- Build and maintain relationships with prospective and existing clients
- Support proposal preparation, contracts, and negotiation processes
- Monitor industry trends, competitors, and market developments
- Collaborate with marketing teams on campaigns and lead generation efforts
- Track performance metrics and prepare business development reports
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field
- Degree, experience or interest in Computer Science and / or AI is a plus
- 1–3 years of experience in sales, business development, or client-facing roles is a plus
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build relationships and influence decision-makers
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset
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