Business Development Associate

RESPONSIBILITIES: •  Identify and qualify new business opportunities within the medical device and healthcare industries•  Conduct outbound prospecting via calls, email campaigns, networking, and Linked In•  Schedule and participate in introductory meetings with prospective clients•  Maintain and grow a healthy sales pipeline using CRM software•  Support proposal development and follow-up activities•  Build and maintain strong client relationships with exceptional customer service•  Attend industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events•  Collaborate with engineering, regulatory, and quality teams to communicate JALEX's capabilities•  Stay current on industry trends, competitive activity, and emerging technologies•  Meet or exceed established business development goals and KPIsQUALIFICATIONS – REQUIRED•  Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)•  2–3 years of sales or business development experience•  Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills•  Excellent organizational and time management abilities•  Self-motivated; able to work independently and collaboratively•  Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM software (Pipedrive, etc.)•  Must reside in the Northeast Ohio area•  Ability to travel periodically for client visits and conferencesPREFERRED•  Medical device, healthcare, or life sciences sales experience•  Familiarity with medical terminology and device development process•  Experience selling technical, engineering, or consulting services•  Existing network within the Med Tech industryWHAT WE OFFER•  Competitive salary plus performance-based incentive opportunities•  Hybrid work environment with a collaborative, team-oriented culture•  Professional growth and career development opportunities•  Exposure to innovative medical device technologies and industry leaders•  Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings