Business Development Associate - Generation Colombia (1 year Fixed Term/Remote)

About the company

At the company , we believe in the power of employment to change lives. We are a global nonprofit organization that supports adults to achieve economic mobility through employment. Generation trains and places adult learners of all ages into careers that are otherwise inaccessible, working in partnership with governments, employers, and other system actors. We also conduct original research and share data insights on high-priority global workforce transition topics to inform decision-making by workforce system stakeholders. Launched in 2015, the company comprises a global hub (Generation You Employed, or GYE) and a network of in-country affiliates. To date, the network has 150,000+ graduates and 23,000+ employers across 50 professions and 17 countries.

When learners join the company, 91% are unemployed, of which nearly half are long-term unemployed.  Three months after completing our program, graduates have an 78% job placement rate, rising to 88% within six months. Of our employed graduates, 79% are hired by repeat employers who have previously hired the company graduates, and 89% are in jobs directly related to the profession for which we have trained them. Employed graduates immediately earn an average of 3-4X their previous earnings.  Two to five years after graduation, 77% of our alumni from upper-middle income countries continue to meet their daily financial needs and 63% can save for the future. To date, the company’s global graduates have earned more than $1.9 billion in wages. Generation graduates typically have a secondary school background, 52% are female, 28% have dependents, and the majority identify with underrepresented communities in their country.

About the role

• Location requirements: Remote (with reliable WiFi), based in Colombia, with availability to travel within Colombia and attend in-person events with employers and partners

• Type contract: 1 year Fixed-Term with benefits

What you’ll do

The BD Associate will identify and qualify opportunities to expand the company’s reach and impact with employer partners in Colombia and across LATAM. Leveraging industry insights and strong interpersonal skills, the BD Associate provides tailored support to the BD & Partnerships team to help build a robust pipeline of high‑quality employer leads.

The position will be based remotely in Colombia.

The individual in this role will report to the Business Development a Manager.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

New Employer Partnerships

• Conduct research to identify potential employers and build a database of leads and contacts of potential employers across various industries.

• Qualify leads based on alignment with the company’s mission and program goals, ensuring they meet strategic criteria.

• Initiate outreach via email, phone, and other communication channels to establish connections with potential partners.

• Assist in developing materials and presentations to support BD efforts.

Reports and Track Opportunities

• Prepare and present weekly reports to monitor the progress and effectiveness of lead generation initiatives.

• Update the CRM database (salesforce) with detailed information on leads, outreach efforts, and outcomes.

• Track the status of opportunities by conducting follow-ups and documenting feedback from potential partners.

ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelor's degree in any field with a solid academic record.

• 1-2 years of professional working experience in sales, business development, or lead generation

• Up-to-date understanding of lead generation tools and techniques, e.g., CRM, LinkedIn Sales Navigator

• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel and other project management tools

• Fluent Spanish, advanced written and spoken English desired

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, written, and verbal skills with a high capacity for task follow-up.

• Outstanding planning, self-management, and time organization skills.

• Proactivity and active listening ability.

• Ability to identify and qualify leads based on strategic priorities.

• Comfort in conducting outreach and building relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Experience in salest, either formally or informally.

• Passionate about supporting social impact initiatives

• Very open-minded, adaptable, and communicative when providing feedback.

***Please apply with your English CV/resume, thank you***