Business Development Associate

<p><strong>Position Title:    </strong>Business Development Associate</p>
<p><strong>Reporting To:</strong>     Director of Business Development</p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Chicago, IL</p>
<p><strong>Company:</strong> Tyree & D’Angelo Partners</p>
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<p><strong>Company Overview</strong></p>
<p>Tyree & D'Angelo Partners ("TDP") is a private equity investment firm that focuses on control investments in the lower middle market (companies with $1-5M of EBITDA).  We look for investments where we can establish true collaborative partnerships with business owners and management teams that will lead to substantial value creation over a long-term investment horizon. TDP’s track record of building high-growth and lower risk companies is driven by a buy & build investment strategy, that is based on tested methods of value creation and a true partnership approach with executives and business owners.  TDP works in collaboration with executive leaders utilizing an investment thesis driven process designed to build companies with a differentiated customer value proposition. TDP invests in the healthcare, consumer, and business services sectors, focusing on high-quality founder owned businesses that we can grow with our high probability of success process.  TDP companies have completed over 1,000 partnerships, have grown to over $4 billion of enterprise value, and TDP has over $1.4 billion of capital under management.  For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.TDPfund.com">www.TDPfund.com</a></p>
<p>We are seeking a <strong>Business Development Associate</strong> to join our high-growth, fast-paced home service support and partnership organization. This candidate will play a critical role in generating leads and building a pipeline of potential partnership opportunities for our growing portfolio company,<strong> Trusted Home Service Partners (THSP)</strong>.</p>
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<p><strong>Primary Job Responsibilities</strong></p>
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<li>Generate leads through cold and warm calling efforts</li>
<li>Build deep pipeline of future acquisition opportunities</li>
<li>Outbound prospect qualification and company research</li>
<li>Manage and maintain prospect database ensuring accuracy and integrity</li>
<li>Work closely with business development team to progress leads through the deal cycle</li>
<li>Assist in marketing campaigns</li>
<li>Schedule travel and create trip plan for senior members of the BD team</li>
<li>Assist in additional administrative tasks as needed</li>
<li>Be a team player in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment</li>
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<p><strong>Requirements</strong></p>
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<li>Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)</li>
<li>Proven experience in sales, lead generation, or business development roles</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex ideas effectively</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with business owners</li>
<li>Self-motivated and target-driven mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team</li>
<li>Results-oriented approach with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets</li>
<li>Proficiency in using CRM systems and sales productivity tools</li>
<li>Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple prospects and tasks simultaneously</li>
<li>Adaptability and willingness to learn about new industries, products, or services</li>
<li>Knowledge of market research techniques and industry analysis is a plus</li>
<li>Local to the Chicago, IL area/willing to relocate</li>
<li>Ability to commute to the Downtown Chicago area 5 days /week</li>
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<p><strong>Compensation</strong></p>
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<li>Base salary of $55,000 plus uncapped commission potential with OTE of around $75-85K</li>
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