Business Development Associate

About AiDASHAiDASH is making critical infrastructure industries climate-resilient and sustainable with satellites and AI. Using our full-stack SaaS solutions, customers in electric, gas, water utilities, transportation, and construction are transforming asset inspection and maintenance - and complying with biodiversity net gain mandates and carbon capture goals. AiDASH exists to safeguard critical infrastructure and secure the future of humanAIty™. Learn more at www.Aidash.ComWe are a Series C climate tech startup backed by leading investors, including Shell Ventures, National Grid Partners, G2 Venture Partners, Duke Energy, Edison International, Lightrock, Marubeni, among others. We have been recognized by Forbes two years in a row as one of “America’s Best Startup Employers.” We are also proud to be one of the few climate software companies in Time Magazine’s “America’s Top GreenTech Companies 2024”. Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ recently ranked us at No. 12 among San Francisco Bay Area companies, and No. 59 overall in their selection of the top 500 for 2024.Join us in Securing Tomorrow!The RoleWe are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Research cum Business Development Associate to support our sales and business development teams. This role involves conducting market research, generating leads, and building comprehensive prospecting databases to drive strategic growth across global markets.How you'll make an impact : Conduct in-depth primary and secondary market research to identify trends, opportunities, and key players in target industries.Build and maintain accurate prospecting lists and databases from scratch for software products and services companies.Extract credible and relevant information from various sources and organize it into structured spreadsheets.Support business development initiatives through email campaigns, webinars, and other outreach activities.Independently identify and validate reliable data sources for research and lead generation.Stay updated on industry developments and market dynamics to inform strategic decisions.Collaborate with sales and BD teams to align research efforts with business goals.What we're looking for : 1–3 years of experience in market research, lead generation, or business development.Proven ability to manage tasks effectively within defined scopes and timelines.Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Familiarity with tools such as LinkedIn, ZoomInfo, DiscoverOrg, Skrapp.Io, Seamless.Ai, Web Search techniques using Google etc.Ability to find and analyse accurate information from online sources.Graduate or Postgraduate degree in any equivalent field.We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices, and we promote a work environment where everyone, from any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, can do their best work.We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible interview experience for all candidates. Please let us know if you require any accommodation during the interview process, and we will make every effort to meet your needs.