Business Development Associate (US)

[BARE International](https://www.bareinternational.com/) is a global customer experience and market research company engaged in creating value by delivering actionable insights to our clients which strategically impact the improvement of their customer experience. Our vision is to “inspire excellence.”

Position Summary:

Support the Business and Sales Development of the US Division within BARE International.

_Key Essential Duties_

_Proposal & Sales Support_

• Generate and qualify sales leads in partnership with Business Development leadership.
• Assist with proposal creation in coordination with Marketing.
• Track submitted proposals and provide status updates to internal teams and management.

_Administrative & Operational Support_

• Prepare presentations, proposals, cost estimates, and briefing materials for internal and external meetings.
• Support day-to-day administrative needs of the Business Development team.

_Database & Systems Management_

• Create, maintain, and update client databases, mailing lists, and sales pipelines.
• Learn and become proficient in BARE’s internal CRM and business development tools.

Communication & Coordination

• Respond to incoming sales and general inquiries via email and phone in a timely, professional manner.
• Coordinate client meetings, appointments, conferences, and internal planning sessions.

_Customer Experience & Industry Knowledge_

• Develop and maintain an understanding of customer/guest experience, market research, and mystery shopping.
• Research current and potential BARE service offerings for the US market to support lead generation and sales efforts.

Global Collaboration

• Communicate with Business Development teams in other BARE offices regarding global and multi-market projects.

_Minimum Qualifications _

• Comfort using AI-enabled tools to optimize sales and operational processes· Positive, collaborative team attitude· Strong written and verbal communication skills· Resourceful, creative problem solver

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Customer experience, market research, or mystery shopping experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or some college coursework preferred

_Competency Skills_

• Ability to positively and successfully interact with audiences at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to present to different level stakeholders internally and externally.
• Willingness and ability to demonstrate a growth and learning mindset towards client initiatives and BARE’s service offerings.
• Customer Experience Research/Mystery Shop Industry experience preferred.
• Ability to attend in-person workdays in CA or VA office(s) if requested.

BARE International recognizes the enormous value of diversity, the intrinsic need for inclusion, and the barriers to achieving true equity. If you require reasonable accommodations to apply for this position, please contact Nicole Lekus, Global HR Manager, at [nlekus@bareinternational.com](mailto:nlekus@bareinternational.com). All people belonging to protected groups are especially invited to apply. BARE does not discriminate against any person on the basis of sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, ethnicity, national origin, religion, or any other status protected by law.

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