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[Remote] Business Development Associate (Education Market)

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2025-11-24

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 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.


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

Skills

  • 0 - 2 years of work experience; previous leadership, professional, or internship experience
  • Comfortable with cold calling
  • 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 Overview

  • Innovative Market Research - Washington, D.C.'s Hanover Research It was founded in 2003, and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.hanoverresearch.com/.

  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Hanover Research has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 8 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 12 in 2023, 6 in 2022, 4 in 2021, 13 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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