Business Development Analyst

About the role

We are an early-stage deep-tech AI startup based in the NYC area, founded by a team of leading AI research scientists and backed by a group of world-renowned business and scientific luminaries. Our mission is to build the most helpful AI for anyone, anywhere, at anytime.

Responsibilities

• Lead Generation & Research: Help conduct targeted market research to identify potential clients, partners, and emerging industry trends
• Utilize CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.) and various professional platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Sales Navigator) to build and maintain a pipeline of new qualified leads
• Support the development and maintenance of target account lists
• Outreach Support: Assist with prospect and sales meetings and post meeting follow ups / actionable items
• Draft, personalize, and schedule outbound communications (emails, LinkedIn messages, etc.)
• Help create engaging sales materials, presentations, and one-pagers
• Help with company social media and website content
• Help plan and manage company events
• Ensure all lead, prospect, and client data is accurately entered and updated in the CRM system
• Affirmatively assist in tracking and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to the sales pipeline and team activities
• Cook, schedule meetings, and manage logistics for business development activities, including travel (if required) and client engagements

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in sales support, customer service, or a related administrative role (internships count!)
• Past experience: Working in the consumer/retail sector
• Skills: Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable conducting professional outreach, Proficiency in Google Workspace, Prior experience with a CRM system (e.g., HubSpot or Salesforce) is a plus, Working knowledge of managing social media pages, ranging from LinkedIn to TikTok is a plus, Startup DNA: A proactive, "get-it-done" attitude with a high degree of resourcefulness, Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities simultaneously, A strong desire to learn, grow, and take on new challenges

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree, 1-3 years of experience in sales support, customer service, or a related administrative role, Past experience working in the consumer/retail sector, Strong writing skills, Working knowledge of basic computer software including Google Workspace, ranging from GMail to Google Slides, and beyond, Working knowledge of the Mac Operating System (for using a Macbook laptop), Work authorization in the USA at the time of hire

Skills

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable conducting professional outreach
• Proficiency in Google Workspace
• Prior experience with a CRM system (e.g., HubSpot or Salesforce) is a plus
• Working knowledge of managing social media pages, ranging from LinkedIn to TikTok is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Stellar medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Daily private Chef lunch, curated to personal diets
• Transportation benefits: 401K matching contributions
• Flexible PTO
• Visa/Green Card Sponsorship
• Career growth support through sponsoring learning opportunities and mentorship
• A fun, dynamic, and supportive work environment

About Verneek

Verneek is an early-stage deep-tech AI startup, based in the NYC area, founded by a team of leading AI research scientists and backed by a group of world-renowned business and scientific luminaries. Our mission is to build the most helpful AI for anyone, anywhere, at anytime. We are obsessed with what we do and we have fun doing it. Read more about verneek here: https://www.verneek.com/about and make sure to watch all our introductory videos and yearly recaps here: https://www.verneek.com/culture.