Role Description gener8tor is seeking a full-time Business Development Associate to support revenue growth through research, prospecting, and proposal development across the U.S. accelerator, venture, and entrepreneurship ecosystem. This is an internally focused role designed for an organized and detail-oriented professional who enjoys supporting the business development process and helping move opportunities forward. The Associate of Business Development will assist with: - Identifying potential partners - Conducting market research - Preparing outreach materials - Supporting the development of proposals and presentations This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is interested in venture capital, startups, and ecosystem development, and who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role reports to the SVP of Business Development and works closely with directors, partners, and program teams to support gener8tor’s business development efforts. Responsibilities - Prospecting & Research - Identify potential partners, sponsors, and clients across corporations, economic development organizations, universities, foundations, and government entities. - Conduct market and ecosystem research to support new business development opportunities. - Build and maintain prospect lists, including contact and email harvesting. - Prepare research summaries and briefing materials on potential partners. - Proposal & Deck Development - Assist in preparing partnership proposals, sponsorship materials, and pitch decks. - Customize presentations and materials for specific partnership opportunities. - Compile program data, impact metrics, and case studies for use in partner materials. - Pipeline & Operational Support - Maintain accurate records and contact information in CRM systems. - Track pipeline activity, outreach progress, and opportunity status. - Support preparation of business development materials, follow-ups, and internal reporting. - Project manage reach outs and outcomes on sprints, campaigns, etc. Requirements - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. - Experience conducting research and synthesizing information into concise summaries. - Strong written communication skills. - Comfort working with spreadsheets, CRM tools, and presentation software. - Interest in startups, venture capital, entrepreneurship, or economic development ecosystems. - Associate’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred. Company Description gener8tor fosters innovation ecosystems through its accelerator programs, venture capital funds, and skills-based workforce initiatives. With a strong track record of supporting high-growth companies, gener8tor has expanded across the U.S. and internationally, building partnerships with governments, corporations, universities, and economic development organizations to drive entrepreneurship and economic impact. - Operates accelerators across 45 cities, 25 states, and 3 countries. - Works with more than 300 startups per year. - Has worked with more than 2,000 startups that have cumulatively raised more than $2.9B in financing and employ more than 14,000 people.

Senior Business Development Lead Department: Commercial Employment Type: Full Time Location: Remote Description After 33+ years of excellence, Leighton are on our next chapter of growth - and we need a commercially astute, strategically minded business development leader to play a pivotal role in that journey. You will operate in a high performing team, creating and closing large scale digital transformation projects with huge organisations. You will be encouraged to suggest your own growth initiatives whilst having the support of the business to help you identify and win new clients. You will be given the chance to grow and develop within Leighton as we continue to drive commercial success whilst always maintaining outstanding company culture. Please note: this role will require regular travel to Leeds, Newcastle and London as part of it's remit. Why Leighton? - Established credibility: 33 years of delivering custom software solutions to global companies. - Real strategic influence: You will play a significant role in our development strategy, shape our market positioning, and directly influence how we scale. - Elite technical talent to support: Partner with our world-class engineers and architects to support opportunities for complex technical projects. - High-value deals: You will pursue enterprise-scale engagements that require deep business acumen, technical fluency, and consultative selling. - Set up for success: Prospecting support from our BDRs and collaborative working with our pre-sales consultants and marketing engine. What you will do - Own a part of the revenue pipeline: Identify, create, and close high-value new business opportunities. You will leverage your existing CIO/CTO/CDO network and build systematic outreach campaigns to generate a robust pipeline of qualified enterprise opportunities. - Lead complex sales cycles: From first conversation to signed contract, you will orchestrate multi-stakeholder engagements, navigate technical and commercial negotiations, and mobilise internal teams to deliver compelling proposals. - Be the trusted advisor: Develop deep insights into customer challenges - digital transformation blockers, technical debt, integration challenges, modernisation aspirations - and position Leighton as the strategic partner who will solve them. - Drive market intelligence: Stay ahead of technology and consulting trends. Bring fresh perspectives on emerging opportunities, competitive threats, and shifts in enterprise technology buying behaviour. - Shape go-to-market strategy: Collaborate with Marketing to design targeted campaigns, refine our Ideal Customer Profile, and develop strategies for penetrating verticals and accounts. - Target driven: You will be accountable for delivering achievable annual new business revenue which you will be rewarded for. Knowledge Skills & Abilities What makes you the ideal candidate - 5+ years of winning big deals: Proven track record closing six-figure engagements in consulting, professional services, or enterprise technology. - Executive presence: You are experienced dealing with C-suite buyers. CIOs, CTOs, and CDOs. - Technical fluency: You do not need to be able to code, but knowledge of enterprise digital programmes is important. - Consultative selling: You understand that complex sales are won by solving problems, not pitching products. - Highly driven: You're self-motivated, ambitious, and hungry to be a part of something significant. - Collaborative excellence: You know that winning complex deals requires orchestrating teams. You will work alongside pre-sales, delivery leads, and executives. - Flexibility and commitment: You're comfortable with regular travel and the demands of enterprise sales. When a critical pitch or client meeting requires it, even at late notice, you want to be there. Who you will work with Reporting directly to the Head of Business Development, you will be a significant part of the Business Development Team. This is not a 'lone wolf' role. You will be supported, resourced, and empowered - but you will also be expected to lead, influence, and drive outcomes. Behaviours - An open and genuine communicator - Able to take responsibility for your actions - Always learning and wanting to improve - Takes responsibility for own development - Love what you do - Value and support your team - Embrace who you are - Open minded and willing to explore new ideas What We Offer We value our team and to attract exceptional people, we offer an excellent package! In 2023, 2024 and 2025 we were recognised as one of the Best Workplaces in Tech by Great Place To Work UK, the global authority on workplace culture. As a Leighton employee you can look forward to: - A competitive salary this will be dependent on experience. - A contributory pension scheme - Private healthcare - 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy or sell holiday - A flexible approach to working hours - Continuous personal development, career path and training - And more....

Business Development Representative Department: Commercial Employment Type: Full Time Location: Remote Description The Role After 33+ years of excellence, Leighton are on our next chapter of growth - and we need a highly motivated BDR who will play a huge role in generating the enterprise opportunities we want to deliver. You will identify decision-makers, craft compelling outreach, and create high-quality opportunities for our senior business development team. You will be given the chance to grow and develop within Leighton as we continue to drive commercial success whilst always maintaining outstanding company culture. You will have the opportunity to build and develop your business development career at an outstanding business with a reputation for nurturing talent. Why Leighton - Established credibility: 33 years of delivering custom software solutions to global companies. - Real influence: You will play a significant role in winning exciting large-scale projects. - Elite technical talent to support: Partner with our world-class engineers and architects to support opportunities for complex technical projects. - High-value deals: You will pursue enterprise-scale engagements. - Set up for success: Collaborative working with our senior business development team, pre-sales consultants and marketing engine. - Career progression: You will have the opportunity to grow within Leighton and in time, progress into a more senior business development role. Please note: this role will require regular travel to Leeds, Newcastle and London as part of it's remit. What you will do - Build the pipeline that drives growth: Research and identify high-value enterprise prospects in software development consulting. You will build targeted lists, uncover key decision-makers, and understand their business challenges before making first contact. - Master multi-channel outreach: Execute strategic prospecting campaigns across phone, email, LinkedIn, and other channels. You will craft compelling messages that resonate with C-suite executives and create genuine interest in Leighton's capabilities. - Qualify and nurture opportunities: Conduct discovery conversations to understand prospect pain points, technology challenges, and strategic priorities. You will assess fit, identify urgency, and determine which opportunities are ready for senior business development engagement. - Create sales-ready meetings: Schedule high-quality meetings between qualified prospects and our Senior Business Development Managers. You will prepare detailed briefings. - Develop market intelligence: Stay ahead of industry trends, competitor movements, and shifts in enterprise technology buying. You will bring insights about emerging opportunities and changing market dynamics to the team. - Collaborate to win: Work alongside Marketing to refine campaigns and messaging. Partner with Senior BDMs to support deal progression. Contribute ideas to improve our prospecting strategies and conversion rates. - Target driven: You will be accountable for daily and weekly activity metrics (calls, emails, research) and monthly outcome metrics (qualified meetings set, pipeline contribution). Knowledge Skills & Abilities What makes you the ideal candidate - Hungry to learn and grow: You're early in your business development career (0-2 years) but you're ambitious and eager for a career in enterprise technology sales. - Exceptional communication skills: You can write compelling emails, hold confident phone conversations, and articulate value propositions clearly. - Resilient and persistent: You understand that prospecting involves rejection. You bounce back quickly, learn from no's, and stay focused on the next opportunity. - Research excellence: You know how to use LinkedIn, company websites, news sources, and databases to build comprehensive prospect profiles. - Curiosity about technology: You don't need to be a developer, but you're genuinely interested in how software gets built, how enterprises use technology, and what challenges CIOs and CTOs face. - Organised and metrics-driven: You manage your pipeline meticulously. You track activities, follow up reliably, and use data to optimise your approach. - Team player with individual drive: You thrive in collaborative environments but are self-motivated enough to manage your own daily activities. You celebrate team wins and contribute to a positive, high-performance culture. - Comfortable with executive conversations: You're not intimidated by senior titles. You can initiate conversations with CIOs and CTOs and ask insightful questions. Who you will work with Reporting directly to the Head of Business Development, you will be a significant part of the Business Development Team. This is not a 'lone wolf' role. You will be supported, resourced, and empowered - but you will also be expected to lead, influence, and drive outcomes. Behaviours - An open and genuine communicator - Able to take responsibility for your actions - Always learning and wanting to improve - Takes responsibility for own development - Love what you do - Value and support your team - Embrace who you are - Open minded and willing to explore new ideas What We Offer We value our team and to attract exceptional people, we offer an excellent package! In 2023, 2024 and 2025 we were recognised as one of the Best Workplaces in Tech by Great Place To Work UK, the global authority on workplace culture. As a Leighton employee you can look forward to: - A competitive salary this will be dependent on experience. - A contributory pension scheme - Private healthcare - 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy or sell holiday - A flexible approach to working hours - Continuous personal development, career path and training - And more....

About Us: How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 179 years?! Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 46,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team! Location/Region: This is a remote position; candidates must reside within the United States. What’s the role? We are seeking a highly articulate individual with an interest in Sales and/or Business Development to join our organization as an Internal Business Development Representative (iBDR) within our Marketing Department. The IBDR is a remote business-to-business sales representative responsible for conducting sales calls with prospective and existing accounts. Identify and qualify sales opportunities to drive territory growth and expand market share. Promote ZEISS products and services, using both consultative and conceptual selling approaches. This is a great opportunity to experience and learn about Sales, Marketing and/or Business Development in a large corporate environment. Sound Interesting? Here’s what you’ll do: - Identify and qualify leads for opportunities to drive territory growth - Explore new and creative ways of reaching our customers and increasing business - Contact declining accounts and re-engage to re-establish lost business. - Create strategic approaches to generate interest in meeting with a field Sales Representative. (BDR) - Support Open Territories remotely, to meet and exceed sales growth. - Documenting interactions with customers within Salesforce. - Support Marketing and Sales growth initiatives nationwide - Track and report progress of prospective and new accounts to Marketing and Sales management - Be part of key initiatives and projects throughout the year - Establish working relationship with local territory sales team to increase business - Perform additional tasks as required. - Follow safety standards and report any safety concerns to leadership. Additional Responsibilities: - Local Travel | Precent: from 10% to 25% Do you qualify? - Prefer bachelor’s degree or 2-3 years of experience in direct sales, telesales, customer support, marketing, or sales support. - Minimum of 3 years of experience in direct sales, telesales, customer support, marketing, or sales support - Knowledge of Optical products or experience in optical dispensing - Optical industry experience preferred - Working knowledge of Salesforce a plus - Specific familiarity with ECP & accounts a strong plus. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities - Excellent phone presence and ability to speak and communicate ideas clearly - Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills - Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and analytical skills required - Customer service experience - Experience with a multi-national brand, global company preferred. The hourly base for this position is $33.65 plus Sales commission. We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS! - Medical - Vision - Dental - 401k Matching - Employee Assistance Programs - Vacation and sick pay - The list goes on! Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Lindsay Walker Goodman Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).