Hiring: Associate, Panel Business Development Company: NORC at the University of Chicago Location: Greater Chicago Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 22:45:46 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Salesforce About the job Experience: •1 year of survey, market research, or related research experience Required Skills: •NORC at the University of Chicago, a world leader in research excellence, is seeking a motivated and commercially minded •Business Development Associate to support the growth of AmeriSpeak’s client portfolio. In this early‑career role, you will help bring rigorous, probability‑based research solutions to organizations making consequential decisions. •As an Associate, you will blend consultative outreach with foundational survey research knowledge. You’ll work closely with senior team members to understand client needs, communicate AmeriSpeak’s value, and support the progression of opportunities from initial conversation to successful project launch. •Assist in identifying prospective clients and understanding their research needs through preliminary conversations and background research. •Help articulate AmeriSpeak’s methodology, strengths, and differentiators to potential partners. •Contribute to early‑stage proposal development, meeting preparation, and follow‑up coordination. •Maintain CRM entries, track outreach activity, and ensure timely movement of leads through the pipeline. •Interface directly with research, operations, and marketing teams to support business development initiatives and client engagements. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree. Compensation: •$58,000 - $73,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Generously subsidized health insurance, effective on the first day of employment Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!