Business Development Associate
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
Crestfield Talent is seeking a motivated Business Development Associate to support new client outreach relationship building and day-to-day sales development activities in Chicago.
This role is a good fit for someone who communicates confidently stays organized and enjoys connecting with prospective customers in a professional business environment.
Contact prospective clients by phone and email
Follow up with interested leads and business inquiries
Introduce company services to potential customers
Maintain accurate lead and contact information in CRM systems
Schedule introductory calls and follow-up meetings
Support account executives with outreach and client communication
Track open opportunities and follow-up activity
Coordinate with internal teams on prospective client needs
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Comfortable speaking with prospective customers
Organized and able to manage multiple follow-up tasks
Goal-oriented and dependable
Comfortable using CRM and office software
Previous sales customer service or business support experience is preferred
Business Development Lead Generation Sales Support Prospecting CRM Customer Service Client Relations Phone Communication Email Communication Scheduling Organization Time Management
Full-time schedule
Paid training and onboarding
Professional sales environment
Client-facing business experience
Opportunities for career advancement
Required Skills:
Sales Operations