Strategy & Business Development Associate

As a Strategy and Business Development Associate at Mapout, you will play a critical role in shaping the company’s growth trajectory and strategic partnerships. You will work closely with the executive team to identify market opportunities, develop business strategies, and forge key relationships to drive Mapout’s success.

This Strategy and Business Development Associate role is a great fit for someone who enjoys:

• Research and Analysis: You’ll be constantly evaluating market trends, competitor strategies, and potential new opportunities.
• Strategic Thinking: Your job is to assess these opportunities and figure out how Mapout can leverage them for growth.
• Communication and Relationship Building: You’ll be presenting findings and proposals to stakeholders, understanding client needs, and building strong connections.

Responsibilities :

• Identifying New Markets: You’ll conduct market research to find new demographics or industries where Mapout’s services can be valuable. This might involve competitor analysis, industry reports, and attending relevant events.
• Evaluating New Opportunities: When potential new business avenues arise, you’ll research them thoroughly. This could involve analyzing market size, competition, potential profitability, and how it aligns with Mapout’s overall strategy.
• Developing Pitches and Presentations: You’ll take your research and turn it into compelling presentations and pitches that convince potential clients to choose Mapout.
• Understanding Client Needs: Through communication and meetings, you’ll identify the specific challenges and goals of potential and existing clients. This will help you tailor your solutions and offerings.
• Creating positive, long-lasting relationships with current and potential clients.

The ideal candidate for this role possesses the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in strategy or business development roles.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• While not mandatory, experience in the education technology sector is a plus.

Overall, this role offers a dynamic and strategic environment where your research, communication, and relationship-building skills will be instrumental in shaping Mapout’s future.