Business Development Analyst - King of Prussia, PA
3 days ago
Job description
About JM Search
JM Search is the leading retained executive search firm for private equity, and other growth-oriented private and public organizations. We have spent more than 40 years identifying, attracting, and retaining high-performing company builders within our own firm and understand how to scale without sacrificing culture. We care deeply about providing continuous development opportunities for each member of our team – from recent graduates to our managing partners – and believe by caring for our people, they in turn care for our clients.
As a Business Development Analyst at JM Search, you are responsible for supporting business development through market research, material creation, and identifying growth opportunities. Each JM Search employee is empowered to make decisions, share ideas, and shape the future of our firm, as well as your own individual career path. We take great pride in being the best at what we do, but we also care about having fun while we do it.
Responsibilities:
Industry & Market Insight
- Conduct research on industries, companies, and executives to identify high-potential business development (BD) opportunities.
- Develop foundational business acumen, staying current on market trends and applying insights to guide BD strategy.
Business Development Coordination
- Identify and pursue opportunities with current, former, and prospective clients, collaborating across practices to expand reach.
- Support pre-sales activities (e.g., target identification, pitch content, deck preparation, and meeting follow-up), ensuring timely data entry and updates in JM Search databases.
- Track and report on BD performance, analyzing trends and outcomes to refine outreach strategies.
Pitch & Material Creation
- Develop, update, and maintain pitch decks, smart packs, and other client-facing materials, ensuring brand alignment and relevance.
- Coordinate with team members and Marketing to keep materials accurate and compelling.
Market Research & Mapping
- Perform targeted market mapping and competitive intelligence to uncover new growth avenues.
- Integrate research findings into BD strategies, enhancing client pitches and overall effectiveness.
Thought Leadership & Content Marketing
- Collaborate with Practice Leaders and Partners to create and promote industry-focused content (articles, interviews, blog posts).
- Maintain an annual marketing calendar for key content drops, events, and email campaigns.
- Deploy and track outreach campaigns, adjusting tactics to improve engagement.
Event & Sponsorship Management
- Provide administrative and planning support for conferences, hosted events, and sponsorships.
- Identify speaking and moderating opportunities for Practice Leaders and Partners, optimizing event participation and ROI.
- Conduct follow-up and measure outcomes to refine future event strategies.
Brand Consistency & Collaboration
- Work closely with Marketing to ensure all BD activities and materials align with JM Search's messaging and brand positioning.
- Collaborate with internal teams to drive cohesive BD initiatives, maximizing impact across the organization.
Requirements
Competencies
Foundational Business Acumen – Develops an understanding of the industry and market landscape, actively engaging in learning opportunities and applying new knowledge to support BD efforts.
Pitch Deck & Material Creation – Creates, updates, and maintains pitch decks and smart packs with consistency, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
Market Research & Mapping – Conducts initial market research to identify potential growth opportunities, displaying attention to detail.
Sales Tracking & Reporting – Accurately tracks sales activity and pursuits, supporting the team with reliable and accessible data.
Administrative & Event Support – Assists with administrative coordination, ensuring smooth event planning and execution.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Entry level-role; 0 – 2 years of experience in a recruiting, executive search and/or professional services environment.
- Bachelor's Degree preferred; competitive intelligence/knowledge management advanced studies a plus.
- Effective writing and editing skills coupled with outstanding attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple research projects at once.
- Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Must have proficiency in Internet research, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including a healthy 401(k) match, excellent health, vision, and dental benefits, and flexible working options. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Similar jobs
About JM Search We are a leading retained executive search firm for private equity and other growth-oriented organizations. We care about providing continuous development opportunities for each member of our team. · ...
4 days ago
As a Business Development Analyst at JM Search, you are responsible for supporting business development through market research, material creation, and identifying growth opportunities. · Conduct research on industries, companies, and executives to identify high-potential busines ...
6 days ago
+Job summary · We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join our team.+ · +SkillsAWS Services including Glue Lamda S3 Athena and EC2. · + ...
1 month ago
We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join our team.The ideal candidate will have deep experience in both Aurora PostgreSQL and Amazon Redshift Databases along with strong knowledge of AWS Services including Glue, Lamda, S3, Athena, and EC2. · Design build maintain robus ...
1 month ago
We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, · 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities. · Come join our award winning over 12,000 str ...
3 weeks ago
Help identify evaluate and support the implementation of revenue enhancing opportunities across our NGL and refined products terminal assets analyze commercial performance merger and acquisition opportunities IRR & EBITDA modeling market trends asset utilization related to termin ...
3 weeks ago
Our firm is partnering with a growing organization seeking a Senior Developer/Analyst to join its collaborative team. · What You'll Do · Design, develop, and maintain internal business applications across the full technology stack · Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to g ...
3 days ago
Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating across 47 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Europe, and Mexico. · Data Analysis & Interpretation:Collect, analyze, and interpret data to support business decisions. · ...
3 weeks ago
Associate Financial Analyst – Finance Development Program
Only for registered members
Ecolab is seeking career-minded Finance professionals who have the long-term potential to serve as leaders at Ecolab to join our full-time Finance Development Program (FDP). This selective program is designed to give you a broad perspective of Ecolab. · ...
4 days ago
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Midstream Process Specialist to join our Business Development team. This role serves as a steppingstone to Business Development or other midstream roles within our company. · The ideal candidate will possess a blend of analytical ski ...
3 weeks ago
Sunoco LP es una líder en infraestructura energética y distribución de combustible con operaciones en 47 estados Unidos, Puerto Rico, Europa y México. · Collecting and analyzing data to support business decisions. · Developing and maintaining reports and dashboards to track key p ...
3 weeks ago
The IT Senior Analyst will be responsible to carry out implementation and support in web, mobile technology and related data reporting technologies. · The IT Senior Analyst will participate in modernizing the technical landscape and platforms for application development. · The IT ...
3 weeks ago
Associate Financial Analyst – Finance Development Program
Only for registered members
Ecolab is seeking career-minded Finance professionals to join our full-time Finance Development Program. This selective program provides accelerated experience into Ecolab's Finance organization. · Complete three unique position rotations: · Each placement will be in a different ...
3 days ago
A healthcare client based out of Center City Philadelphia is looking for a Micro Strategy developer/analyst to join their BI team and help with a major backlog of service requests. · ...
3 weeks ago
+The Development Analyst Underwriter performs analysis of proposed multifamily real estate developments that qualify for low-income house tax credits and conventional multifamily acquisitions. · +We know Michaels' promise of lifting lives starts with our teammates, so making sure ...
1 week ago
The Development Analyst Underwriter performs analysis of proposed multifamily real estate developments that qualify for low-income house tax credits and conventional multifamily acquisitions. · ...
1 week ago
The Michaels Organization creates communities that lift lives. · Create financial models for development transactions. · ...
1 month ago
We are seeking a proactive and analytical Business Development Analyst to support our firm's internal growth efforts.This entry-level position plays a critical support role in strengthening our client engagement strategy and is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term caree ...
1 month ago
+Job summary · The Development Analyst Underwriter performs analysis of proposed multifamily real estate developments that qualify for low-income house tax credits and conventional multifamily acquisitions.Create and maintain financial models for development and acquisition trans ...
1 month ago
+The Development Analyst Underwriter performs analysis of proposed multifamily real estate developments that qualify for low-income house tax credits and conventional multifamily acquisitions. · +Create and maintain financial models for development and acquisition transactions · ...
1 month ago