 Careers at EdisonBusiness Development AssociateThe Business Development group at Edison is responsible for identifying and generating a consistent flow of qualified companies for investment consideration. Duties for this full time in our Lawrenceville NJ office include: Proactively contacting executives of emerging software and communications companies located in the Mid-Atlantic region Qualifying candidates relative to the Edison investment criteria and introducing investment team Maintaining rapport with executives at companies not yet meeting criteria Communicating Edison's value and experience in building growth companies Identify new sources of prospective companies (trade publications, events etc.) Coordinating efforts with Regional Investment Team Attend trade, venture and networking events Meeting team and individual performance goals Light local travel required Qualifications: Professional, focused, goal-oriented, team player Excellent relationship building skills Exposure to business development, sales and/or relationship management Familiar and comfortable with prospecting techniques Familiarity with business models and financial principles Proficiency with online search techniques, data bases and Microsoft Office Exposure to the information technology and application software industry Prefer approximately 5 years of relevant business experience Bachelors Degree and possibly MBA Live within an hour of our Headquarter's office in central NJ After several years, Business Development staff members have been promoted to Investment Manager, analysis staff and Business Development Director.
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