A business development associate is critical to the future of a company. A business development associate is responsible for maintaining current client relationships and forming new ones. Without this work, a company would quickly go out of business. Employers are looking for business development associates who are personable, knowledgeable, and extroverted. Highlight these qualities in your resume for potential employers.
As a business development associate, you will need to have strong presentation skills, have a large network of new potential business contacts, and have the positive and friendly personality needed to form long-lasting relationships. Highlight any special certifications or specialized knowledge in your resume. Most businesses don’t want a generalist, they want someone who can target specific market areas. Highlight any experience and qualifications you have in your resume so that potential hiring managers know that you have the know-how to be an effective business development associate.
Have a look at our business development associate resume template for inspiration as you write your own resume.
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Eugene Heydon
100 Broadway Lane
New Parkland, CA, 91010
Cell: (555) 987-1234
geneheydon@example.com
Summary
Outgoing Business Development Associate who is able to easily create networks of new potential business contacts. Adept at effective business introductions, growing a customer base and enhancing sales efforts. Specializes in technology support and hardware sales.
Highlights
- Expert at establishing effective cold calling protocols
- Works well as part of a good team
- Very strong computer skills
- Always willing to go out and make new business contacts
- Some database management skills
- Reliable employee who meets quotas and takes sales goals very seriously
Work Experience
October 2011 to February 2015 Guild Associates – New Parkland, CA Business Development Associate
- Helped the marketing group to open up large customer bases in several new markets.
- Was a regular trade show booth worker who was effective at collecting new leads.
- Often sat in on sales meetings to try to understand what types of new leads the sales professionals needed.
January 2006 to October 2011 Wall Corporation – New Parkland, CA Business Development Associate
- Managed the trade show booth staff and was responsible for gathering a significant amount of leads each year.
- Developed several business development plans with marketing that helped to expand marketing exposure.
- Collaborated with sales group to keep a stead flow of warm leads that matched their target audience.
June 1998 to January 2006 Sunshine Incorporated – New Parkland, CA Business Development Associate
- Meet quota each month for developing new leads for sales professionals.
- Worked with sales group to create criteria for setting up new outside sales meetings.
Education
1998 Taylor Community College, New Parkland, CA Associate's Degree, Business