What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Associate position at DCI?
Description
About
The Kingdom Companies Group (KCG) is a growing group of thriving Kingdom businesses serving as a compelling and collaborative model for mission and ministry resourcing.
KCG is an evergreen holding company that grows great companies for a greater purpose. We strive to create lasting impact and meaningful growth.
We are seeking a driven, entrepreneurial Business Development Associate to join our team and build the pipeline that fuels our strategic growth activity.
We are looking for a natural relationship-builder and relentless self-starter who can lead in generating deal flow (via phone and email) by connecting with business owners to identify partnership opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Deal Sourcing & Relationship Development
Qualifications & Experience
About
The Kingdom Companies Group (KCG) is a growing group of thriving Kingdom businesses serving as a compelling and collaborative model for mission and ministry resourcing.
KCG is an evergreen holding company that grows great companies for a greater purpose. We strive to create lasting impact and meaningful growth.
We are seeking a driven, entrepreneurial Business Development Associate to join our team and build the pipeline that fuels our strategic growth activity.
We are looking for a natural relationship-builder and relentless self-starter who can lead in generating deal flow (via phone and email) by connecting with business owners to identify partnership opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Deal Sourcing & Relationship Development
- Source proprietary acquisition opportunities through high-volume direct outreach (email, phone, LinkedIn, direct mail)
- Build long-term relationships with founders, family business owners, executives, and trusted intermediaries
- Attend and represent KCG at industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events
- Act as a professional, values-driven first point of contact for prospective partners
- Maintain detailed, up-to-date records of all outreach activity, conversations, and opportunity status within the CRM system.
- Track pipeline metrics including outreach volume, contact rates, conversion rates, and qualified opportunities generated.
- Provide regular updates to senior team members on sourcing activity and pipeline health.
- Build and maintain investment and operating models focused on long-term cash flow, return on capital, and stewardship mindset
- Support valuation analysis, deal structuring, and investment committee materials
- Assist with due diligence across financial, operational, and strategic dimensions
- Support integration plan development
- Support post-acquisition integration efforts alongside operating company leadership team
- Track KPIs, operating metrics, and value creation initiatives
- Assist with strategic projects across portfolio companies (revenue operations, systems, reporting, growth initiatives)
- Develop a deep understanding of portfolio company operations over time
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, or related field
- Proven experience in cold calling and business development, including high-volume outbound outreach, relationship building with senior decision-makers, and disciplined follow-up to generate proprietary opportunities and advance conversations over time
- Excellent communication skills and professional presence
- High level of organization, follow-through, and ownership mentality
- Demonstrated problem solving and entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to proactively identify opportunities and design and implement solutions to drive outcomes
- Experience with data analysis and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM platforms
- Experience interacting directly with business owners or senior leadership team members
- Interest in operations, not just transactions
- Desire for a long-term career within an evergreen or long-duration investment platform