Business Development Associate

Company Description

At DataCatalyst, we enable enterprises to transcend data disorder and gain clarity—fostering smarter, faster decision-making. Our veteran team of data management, governance, and monetization specialists brings, on average, 15 years of experience to each engagement, and we're proud of our 100% project success rate.

We take a hands-on, pragmatic approach—eschewing large junior consultant rosters and sales layers in favor of lean, deeply skilled teams focused on generating real business value. Using our proprietary Accelerate methodology, we swiftly deploy high-quality data strategies, governance structures, and MDM implementations across industries like financial services, healthcare, manufacturing & distribution, retail, energy, and more.

We embrace a fully remote, low-travel model, enabling sustainable work-life balance across time zones without compromising client delivery. With a flat organizational structure, open collaboration, and software engineering-inspired rigor—particularly strong documentation and technical discipline—we cultivate an environment where each individual makes a direct and visible impact.

Job Description

DataCatalyst is looking for curious, thoughtful professionals to support our business
development and market research efforts in a flexible, remote role. This opportunity is
ideal for individuals returning to the workforce after a career pause, experienced
professionals seeking full- or part-time work, or professionals looking to apply their
communication, research, and organizational skills in a consulting-oriented
environment.
Whether you’re re-entering the workforce, exploring a more flexible career path, or
looking to bring your professional experience into a growing consulting firm, we value
maturity, initiative, and strong communication skills over traditional career timelines.

This role offers meaningful, intellectually engaging work with exposure to business
development, enterprise consulting, and data strategy.

What you’ll do:
● Research target companies across industries such as financial services,
healthcare, and manufacturing
● Support personalized outreach campaigns and business development initiatives
● Build and refine prospect lists and pipeline insights
● Analyze companies’ data strategies, business priorities, and growth strategies
● Contribute to marketing positioning and thought leadership efforts
● Assist with coordination and administration across complex, high-value
consulting projects (where needed)
● Work closely with experienced professionals in a collaborative, remote-first
environment

What you’ll gain:
● Exposure to how large enterprises use data in business decision-making,
revenue generation, competitive positioning, and AI innovation
● Fluency in industries that power the global economy — like manufacturing,
healthcare, and financial services
● Experience supporting new business development initiatives in the consulting
context
● Mentorship from experienced professionals with deep industry expertise
● The opportunity to contribute meaningful work in a flexible environment —
● Further development of research, analytical, communication, and strategic
thinking skills
● Potential pathway to expanded or longer-term opportunities (based on
performance and business need)

Qualifications

Who you are:
● Strong communicator with attention to detail
● Curious, analytical, and engaging/outgoing

● Interested in new revenue acquisition/business growth initiatives, consulting,
data, and business strategy
● Comfortable with learning new concepts and engaging with senior business
leaders
● Prior professional experience in Marketing, Sales, Consulting, Data Analytics, or
a related field (a plus, but not required)
● Familiarity with industries such as financial services, healthcare, or
manufacturing (a plus, but not required)
● Ability to be self-guided and work effectively in a remote work environment

Additional Information

At DataCatalyst, we enable enterprises to transcend data disorder and gain clarity—fostering smarter, faster decision-making. Our veteran team of data management, governance, and monetization specialists brings, on average, 15 years of experience to each engagement, and we're proud of our 100% project success rate.

We take a hands-on, pragmatic approach—eschewing large junior consultant rosters and sales layers in favor of lean, deeply skilled teams focused on generating real business value. Using our proprietary Accelerate methodology, we swiftly deploy high-quality data strategies, governance structures, and MDM implementations across industries like financial services, healthcare, manufacturing & distribution, retail, energy, and more.

We embrace a fully remote, low-travel model, enabling sustainable work-life balance across time zones without compromising client delivery. With a flat organizational structure, open collaboration, and software engineering-inspired rigor—particularly strong documentation and technical discipline—we cultivate an environment where each individual makes a direct and visible impact.