Business Development Associate

About the Role

Thrive Physical Therapy Partners is seeking a hands-on Business Development Associate to join their high-growth, fast-paced, and driven team. The chosen candidate will focus on lead generation, prospecting, relationship building, pipeline management, and target achievement, while being enthusiastic about the physical therapy space and a team player.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Primarily generate leads through cold calling efforts
• Support other lead generation efforts such as conference attendance, marketing campaigns
• Build deep pipeline of future acquisition opportunities
• Outbound prospect qualification and company research
• Manage and maintain prospect database ensuring accuracy and integrity
• Work closely with business development team to progress leads through the deal cycle
• Assist in marketing campaigns
• Manage outbound mailing program and track response rates
• Assist in additional administrative tasks as needed
• Be a team player in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Proven experience in sales, lead generation, or business development roles
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex ideas effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with business owners
• Self-motivated and target-driven mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Results-oriented approach with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Proficiency in using CRM systems and sales productivity tools
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple prospects and tasks simultaneously
• Adaptability and willingness to learn about new industries, products, or services
• Knowledge of market research techniques and industry analysis is a plus
• Local to the Chicago, IL area

Compensation

• Base salary of $50,000 - $55,000 plus uncapped commission potential with OTE of around $70K