Business Development Associate

Position Title: Business Development Associate

Reporting To: Business Development Manager

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Company: Signature Dental Partners

Company Overview

Tyree & D'Angelo Partners ("TDP") is a private equity investment firm that focuses on control investments in the lower middle market (companies with $1-5M of EBITDA). We look for investments where we can establish true collaborative partnerships with business owners and management teams that will lead to substantial value creation over a long-term investment horizon. TDP invests in the healthcare, consumer, and business services sectors, focusing on high-quality founder owned businesses that we can grow with our high probability of success process. TDP companies have completed over 1,000 partnerships, have grown to over $4 billion of enterprise value, and TDP has over $1.4 billion of capital under management. Please visit www.TDPfund.com for more information.

Signature Dental Partners (SDP) is an established and respected private equity backed dental support organization (DSO) providing affiliated dentists in the Western U.S. with proven non-clinical business support functions. This non-clinical support allows dentists to spend more time and attention on patient care rather than burdensome administrative functions. Affiliated dentists benefit from professionally managed non-clinical support services such as human resources, payor relations, group purchasing, vendor management, capital investments, staff management, recruiting, finance, marketing, and information systems.

Scope and Responsibilities

We are seeking a Business Development Associate for Signature Dental Partners, who will play a critical role in generating proprietary leads and building a pipeline of potential partnership opportunities in support of the Business Development team. The candidate will join a highly collaborative and motivated team in a high growth environment with substantial opportunity to create value for all involved. Qualified candidates should demonstrate a strong desire and passion for sales and business development and a great goal-oriented attitude.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Generate leads through cold and warm calling efforts

Build deep pipeline of future acquisition opportunities

Outbound prospect qualification and company research

Manage and maintain prospect database ensuring accuracy and integrity

Work closely with business development team to progress leads through the deal cycle

Assist in marketing campaigns

Assist in additional administrative tasks as needed

Be a team player in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)

Proven experience in sales, lead generation, or business development roles

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex ideas effectively

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with business owners

Self-motivated and target-driven mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Results-oriented approach with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets

Proficiency in using CRM systems and sales productivity tools

Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple prospects and tasks simultaneously

Adaptability and willingness to learn about new industries, products, or services

Knowledge of market research techniques and industry analysis is a plus

Local to the Phoenix, AZ area/willing to relocate

Ability to commute to the SDP office 4 days /week