Business Development Associate

Summary: Central States Water Resources is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business Development Associate to support their Vice President of Business Development. The role involves identifying and pursuing new acquisition opportunities, providing market intelligence, and assisting with various administrative and communication tasks to drive business growth. Responsibilities: - Support the Vice President of Business Development by creating, utilizing, and maintaining spreadsheets, maps, and word documents to summarize and document acquisition opportunities and management approvals - Conduct online research to provide key market intelligence that supports the identification of prospects for new acquisition opportunities across the country - Make phone calls and send emails to potential acquisition targets, market participants, and vendors to establish and maintain relationships - Prepare proposals, presentations, and other customer communications as needed to support business development efforts - Prospect for new acquisition opportunities nationwide, identifying and qualifying potential targets - Create, utilize, and maintain a comprehensive database to track acquisition prospects and related information - Collaborate with the leadership team to develop and deliver acquisition presentations - Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned Required Qualifications: - Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and mapping tools for data organization and presentation - Excellent research skills with the ability to gather and analyze market intelligence online - Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, for outreach and proposal preparation - Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain detailed records in a comprehensive database - Self-motivated with a proactive approach to prospecting and business development - Ability to collaborate effectively with leadership and cross-functional teams Required Skills: Microsoft Excel, Market research, Communication skills Important Skills: Database management Nice-to-Have Skills: Self-motivated, Collaboration skills