Hanover Research · 19 hours ago
Business Development Associate (Education Market)
Hanover Research is a company that provides high-quality research and analytics to help education leaders make informed decisions. The Business Development Associate will generate new business opportunities within the K-12 and Higher Education markets through outreach and effective communication.
B2BBig DataEducationEmerging MarketsMarket ResearchPredictive AnalyticsProduct Design
Responsibilities
Identify Potential New Clients - Identify potential new clients whose roles align with Hanover’s capabilities
Build Targeted Messaging - Craft custom strategic messages to senior leaders based on their history with Hanover, individual focus areas, and institution’s strategic goals
Manage Outreach Strategy – Make 50+ calls and send 15+ emails per day to secure initial meetings and generate new business
Support the Sales Process - Build organizational skills as you maintain a territory and help an assigned Development Director achieve annual goals
Qualification
Required
0 - 2 years of work experience; previous leadership, professional, or internship experience
Comfortable with cold calling
Preferred
A bachelor's degree, preferred, or relevant experience; all majors are accepted
DMV region preferred (office in Arlington VA)
Benefits
A base salary + monthly commissions + individual and team performance bonuses
Teamwide incentives to earn additional bonuses and time off
Award-winning training program on markets, research methodologies and sales skills
Starting at 18+ days Paid Time Off
14 observed holidays, including Juneteenth, Indigenous People Day and personal floating days
401(K) employer matching programs
Comprehensive health and dental benefits package
Annual company-wide day of service and monthly events partnering with local organizations such as KidPower, Martha’s Kitchen, DC SPCA
Community service opportunities
Company
Hanover Research
Innovative Market Research - Washington, D.C.'s Hanover Research
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (8)
2024 (3)
2023 (12)
2022 (6)
2021 (4)
2020 (13)
Funding
Current Stage
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