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Business Development Manager
Company: Merit America
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: 100% Remote (approximately 10% travel for partnership meetings and events)
Compensation: $118,000 (USD)
Category: Business Development
Close date or Apply by date: April 30, 2026
WHY THIS ROLE MADE THE CUT
Fully remote (no hybrid or office requirements)
Full-Time role
Job is listed on company site with a direct link to apply
Legitimate, established company
Posted within the last 14 days OR includes a clear deadline to apply
Clear salary range is disclosed
ROLE SNAPSHOT
Merit America is hiring a Business Development Manager to serve as force multiplier for the Partnerships team working closely with the Managing Director, Partnerships to increase pipeline quality and velocity, strengthen positioning and preparation, and ensure high-quality opportunities move efficiently from introduction through launch. You'll draft executive-level concept notes and partnership proposals for six and seven figure partnerships, develop executive briefing memos, research summaries, and meeting agendas, maintain accurate data and reporting on pipeline health in Salesforce, proactively identify new partnership ideas, sectors, or engagement models, and serve as deal lead for 1-2 smaller partnership opportunities owning execution from qualification through launch.
Experience required: 5+ years relevant experience in business development, partnerships, consulting, recruiting, or related external-facing roles, ability to independently correspond with senior external stakeholders in writing, on calls, and in meetings, strong written communication skills including drafting executive-level communications and proposals, proficiency with Salesforce and sales engagement tools, and comfort using AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity) to enhance productivity.
KEY WORDS TO INCLUDE IN YOUR RESUME/COVER LETTER IF YOU APPLY:
Business development and partnerships
Executive-level communication and proposals
Salesforce and sales engagement tools
Pipeline management and qualification
Stakeholder coordination
AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity)
Workforce development or talent acquisition (preferred)
Consulting or recruiting experience
Project management
Market research and prospect intelligence
Keywords are suggested based on the language used in the employer's job description to help applicants align with automated screening systems.
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