Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Invenpeak Sapper LLP empowers clients to create, strengthen, protect, and monetize intellectual property portfolios, with a strong focus on patents. The Business Development Associate will identify and qualify business opportunities, build client relationships, develop tailored IP service proposals, conduct market research, manage the sales pipeline, and coordinate with technical, legal, and marketing teams.
Responsibilities
- Identifying and qualifying new business opportunities, building and maintaining relationships with prospective and existing clients, and supporting the development of tailored IP service proposals
- The associate will conduct market and competitor research, help create sales presentations and collateral, and coordinate with technical and legal teams to align client needs with service offerings
- Managing a sales pipeline, preparing reports and forecasts, participating in client meetings and calls, and supporting marketing initiatives such as events, webinars, and digital campaigns
Skills
- Ability to identify prospects, manage a sales pipeline, and support end-to-end business development and client acquisition activities
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders such as inventors, institutions, and corporate clients
- Analytical and research capabilities to understand IP services, market trends, competitors, and client needs
- Organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple opportunities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records and reports
- Interest in or exposure to intellectual property, patents, technology, or consulting services; prior experience in B2B sales or professional services is an advantage
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, science, law, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Comfort with hybrid work arrangements, proficiency with productivity and CRM tools, and willingness to learn and grow in a startup environment
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility for some work from home
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