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Business Development Assistant

Business Development RepBusiness Development RepFull TimeRemoteMid LevelTeam 11-50H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Philippines

Posted

6 days ago

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0

Seniority

Mid Level

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Business Development Assistant

Virtual Assist

Role Description We are seeking a proactive, resourceful, and tech-savvy Executive Assistant / Business Development Assistant to support company leadership in daily operations while helping drive business growth. This role combines executive support, lead generation, AI-powered workflow optimization, bookkeeping, and business development. The ideal candidate is highly organized, takes initiative, learns quickly, and enjoys finding smarter ways to improve processes and increase productivity. - Utilize AI tools (such as ChatGPT and other productivity platforms) to improve workflows, automate repetitive tasks, generate business insights, and support company growth initiatives. - Conduct lead generation by researching potential clients, qualifying prospects, and building targeted contact lists. - Perform outbound cold calls to prospective clients, introduce company services, and schedule appointments or follow-up meetings. - Research companies, markets, competitors, and industry trends to identify new business opportunities. - Maintain accurate records of leads, communications, and follow-up activities within the CRM system. - Assist with executive administrative tasks, including calendar management, email organization, scheduling, and document preparation. - Track company expenses and organize financial records for reporting. - Manage bookkeeping tasks using QuickBooks (required), including expense categorization, invoice management, and basic financial recordkeeping. - Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and summaries to support business decisions. - Organize digital files, documents, and operational records. - Identify opportunities to improve processes and recommend more efficient systems and workflows. - Take ownership of assigned projects, follow through with minimal supervision, and proactively solve problems. - Perform additional administrative and business support tasks as assigned. Qualifications - Minimum of 2–3 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Virtual Assistant, Business Development Assistant, or similar role. - Required: Experience using QuickBooks for bookkeeping and expense management. - Experience with lead generation, prospect research, and outbound cold calling. - Familiarity with CRM platforms (HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho, or similar) is preferred. - Comfortable using AI tools such as ChatGPT and other productivity software to improve efficiency. - Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to gather and organize information effectively. - Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. - Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications. - Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail. - Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines. - Self-starter with a high level of initiative and problem-solving ability. - Professional, reliable, and able to maintain confidentiality. Benefits - Paid training - Work from home

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