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Hanover Research · 1 month ago

Business Development Associate (Education Market)

Hanover Research is a provider of high-quality research and analytics for the education sector. They are seeking a Business Development Associate to generate new business opportunities within the K-12 and Higher Education markets through effective outreach and relationship building with education leaders.

B2BBig DataEducationEmerging MarketsMarket ResearchPredictive AnalyticsProduct Design
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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

Cold callingSales strategyCommunication skillsCritical thinkingOrganizational skills

Required

A bachelor's degree, preferred, or relevant experience; all majors are accepted
0 - 2 years of work experience; previous leadership, professional, or internship experience
Comfortable with cold calling

Preferred

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

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Innovative Market Research - Washington, D.C.'s Hanover Research

H1B Sponsorship

Hanover Research has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (8)
2024 (3)
2023 (12)
2022 (6)
2021 (4)
2020 (13)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Wesley Givens
Chief Executive Officer
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Geoff Collins
Chief Strategy Officer
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