Business Development Associate

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

Business Development • Lead Generation • Sales Support • Prospecting • CRM • Customer Service • Client Relations • Phone Communication • Email Communication • Scheduling • Organization • Time Management

Position Highlights

• Full-time schedule

• Paid training and onboarding

• Professional sales environment

• Client-facing business experience

• Opportunities for career advancement