Business Development Associate at Edison Venture Fund

timeframe: Full-time

tags: venturecapitall vc technology software
user: finnstones (User's job feed: )

At Edison, our collaborative team of diverse professionals and staff are a key component of our success. The Edison team is committed to the success of every investment we make. The Business Development group at Edison is responsible for identifying and generating a consistent flow of qualified companies for investment consideration. Duties include:

Proactively contacting executives of emerging software and communications companies located in the Mid-Atlantic region

Qualifying candidates relative to the Edison investment criteria and introducing investment team

Maintaining rapport with executives at companies not yet meeting criteria

Communicating Edison's value and experience in building growth companies

Identify new sources of prospective companies (trade publications, events etc.)

Coordinating efforts with Regional Investment Team

Attend trade, venture and networking event

Meeting team and individual performance goal

Light local travel required


Qualifications:

Professional, focused, goal-oriented, team player

Excellent relationship building skills

Exposure to business development, sales and/or relationship management

Familiar and comfortable with prospecting techniques

Familiarity with business models and financial principles

Proficiency with online search techniques, data bases and Microsoft Office

Exposure to the software and/or telecom industry a plus, especially niches such as PharmaIT, Financial Services IT or wireless applications

Prefer approximately 5 years of relevant business experience

Bachelors Degree

location: nj lawrenceville 08648

created 8 April 2006, 8:48 pm CEST

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