Business Development Assistant

We are seeking a proactive, resourceful, and tech-savvy Executive Assistant / Business Development Assistant to support company leadership in daily operations while helping drive business growth. This role combines executive support, lead generation, AI-powered workflow optimization, bookkeeping, and business development. The ideal candidate is highly organized, takes initiative, learns quickly, and enjoys finding smarter ways to improve processes and increase productivity. Requirements Key Responsibilities: Utilize AI tools (such as ChatGPT and other productivity platforms) to improve workflows, automate repetitive tasks, generate business insights, and support company growth initiatives. Conduct lead generation by researching potential clients, qualifying prospects, and building targeted contact lists. Perform outbound cold calls to prospective clients, introduce company services, and schedule appointments or follow-up meetings. Research companies, markets, competitors, and industry trends to identify new business opportunities. Maintain accurate records of leads, communications, and follow-up activities within the CRM system. Assist with executive administrative tasks, including calendar management, email organization, scheduling, and document preparation. Track company expenses and organize financial records for reporting. Manage bookkeeping tasks using QuickBooks (required), including expense categorization, invoice management, and basic financial recordkeeping. Prepare