Business Development Analyst

About the Role

This is a full-time Business Development Analyst position within the Entry Talent Accelerator Program (ETA), beginning in Summer 2027. It is designed for graduating seniors seeking to accelerate growth in client-facing and revenue-generating environments. You will be a primary point of contact for senior Talent Acquisition and University Recruiting leaders, generating interest in Veris Insights' memberships through strategic outreach and insights-driven conversations. This role emphasizes high-volume communication and strategic prospecting.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Outreach & Pipeline Generation
• Execute high-volume, multi-channel outbound outreach through phone, email, and LinkedIn to generate qualified pipeline.
• Work toward defined activity, prospecting, and pipeline-generation goals, using performance data and strategy to improve results.
• Generate interest and build relationships with senior Talent Acquisition and University Recruiting leaders.
• Growth Strategy & Partnership Support
• Partner with Account Advisors to prioritize accounts, identify the right senior stakeholders, and develop tailored prospecting strategies.
• Analyze trends and collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing and Revenue Operations.
• Maintain accurate records, activity tracking, and pipeline support within Salesforce.
• ETA Program Participation
• Collaborate with your mentor to build and execute an individualized growth plan.
• Collaborate with your cohort peers on team initiatives that improve outreach, messaging, and pipeline strategy.
• Identify firmwide opportunities and present strategic recommendations to leadership.

How You’ll Grow (ETA Program)

This structured 12-18 month development program focuses on building foundational skills through daily experience, mentorship, structured coaching, and regular feedback. You will develop:

• Public Speaking & Executive Presence: Build confidence and fluency in high-pressure communication environments.
• Consultative Advisory Skills: Learn to identify executive priorities, build credibility, and guide strategic conversations.
• Negotiation & Influence: Develop the ability to navigate high-stakes conversations with confidence and professionalism.
• Data Interpretation & Insight Delivery: Learn to interpret research and data for insight-driven advisory conversations.

The program prepares participants for client-facing and revenue-generating roles. Progression and placement are based on performance and business need.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Strong communication skills and comfort operating in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated curiosity, coachability, and learning agility.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Internship, part-time, or other experience in business development, sales development, recruiting, fundraising, hospitality, customer success, or similar client-facing environments is a plus.
• Familiarity with sales and prospecting tools such as Salesforce, Salesloft, ZoomInfo, or LinkedIn Sales Navigator is a plus.

Your Character

• Incisiveness: Quickly identify priorities, connect ideas, and diagnose challenges.
• Executive Presence: Communicate with confidence, professionalism, and credibility.
• Results Orientation: Motivated by performance, growth, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Intellectual Curiosity: Enjoy learning quickly, asking thoughtful questions, and building expertise.
• Empathy & Service Orientation: Genuinely care about people and strive to build trust.