Business Development Associate

Description

Position Summary:

Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing company that provides innovative and sustainable asset management and operations solutions to the energy and infrastructure industries. CAMS supports some of the world's largest financial institutions, independent power producers (IPPs), utilities, manufacturers, and private equity firms.

We are seeking a Business Development Associate to join our Houston-based team and support the expansion of CAMS' revenue through the acquisition of new service contracts. This individual will play a vital role in identifying, pursuing, and winning new business opportunities across the U.S. domestic market, with a focus on infrastructure investors, utilities, and energy sector manufacturers. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering value to clients.

Reports To: Business Development Vice President

Salary Range: $85k - 100K

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate strategic relationships with potential clients.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, sales presentations, and marketing collateral (e.g., PowerPoint decks, flyers).
• Coordinate and contribute to responses for Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Support the development and management of a robust sales pipeline through direct and indirect outreach.
• Maintain and update the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system; generate reports as needed.
• Schedule and participate in introductory sales meetings (virtual or in-person) and ensure timely follow-up with prospects.
• Collaborate with internal teams including marketing, corporate communications, and functional leads to implement business development initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience directly supporting sales or business development teams.
• Experience in the energy or infrastructure sectors is strongly preferred.
• Background in technical writing is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Adobe InDesign and Zoho CRM (or similar platforms) is preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple sales campaigns simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills and client-focused mindset.
• Ability to engage cross-functional teams for proposal development and contract processing.