Growth & Market Expansion Associate

About the Role

RFPSmith is seeking a motivated and resourceful individual for a remote Growth & Market Expansion Associate position. This role offers an opportunity to help build a modern, AI-enabled proposal development and government contracting support business from the ground up, contributing to the growth of our presence in the US market.

What makes this opportunity different?

As an early member of our growth team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Build outreach, sales, and marketing processes from the ground up.
• Take ideas from research to outreach to client conversations.
• Shape the brand by helping create LinkedIn content, marketing material, and messaging.
• Connect with businesses in the US and learn about B2B sales across markets.
• Develop practical skills in sales, marketing, client acquisition, and business development.
• Work directly with the founding team, with opportunities for increased responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Research potential clients, identify relevant businesses, build prospect lists, and understand who might benefit from our services.
• Conduct cold outreach through email, LinkedIn, and calls.
• Follow up professionally, start conversations, and help turn interest into business opportunities.
• Qualify prospects, coordinate introductory conversations, nurture leads, and support the client acquisition journey.
• Help develop LinkedIn content, outreach messaging, brand awareness, and simple marketing campaigns.
• Track leads, maintain the sales pipeline, test new approaches, and contribute to identifying effective strategies.

Qualifications

We are open to freshers, college students, recent graduates, and aspiring entrepreneurs. You could be a great fit if you:

• Communicate confidently and enjoy meeting new people.
• Are curious about sales, marketing, startups, or business strategy.
• Take initiative rather than waiting for instructions.
• Are comfortable learning through experimentation and feedback.
• Can commit consistent time and follow through on responsibilities.
• Desire practical experience building something real.

Previous sales experience is welcome but not a requirement. Initiative, communication, curiosity, and consistency are valued more.

Compensation & Commitment

This is an early-stage, remote, commission-only opportunity. Compensation is tied to successful business development and an agreed-upon commission structure. The role is best suited for individuals who understand performance-based compensation and are excited about building an early-stage business.