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Job Description
The Opportunity
We are looking for an Associate, Market Development & Partnerships to support and accelerate Uniqus' growth in the market. This is a high-energy, externally-facing role designed for someone who is eager to build their career in business development within a fast-growing professional services firm.
This role is ideal for someone who is hungry to learn, builds relationships naturally, and wants to be part of a team that is directly shaping how Uniqus shows up in the market. You will work closely with the Managing Director, Clients & Markets, and senior leadership, supporting market activation, relationship development, and pipeline building activities.
What You Will Do
What We Are Looking For
The Opportunity
We are looking for an Associate, Market Development & Partnerships to support and accelerate Uniqus' growth in the market. This is a high-energy, externally-facing role designed for someone who is eager to build their career in business development within a fast-growing professional services firm.
This role is ideal for someone who is hungry to learn, builds relationships naturally, and wants to be part of a team that is directly shaping how Uniqus shows up in the market. You will work closely with the Managing Director, Clients & Markets, and senior leadership, supporting market activation, relationship development, and pipeline building activities.
What You Will Do
- Support Uniqus' visibility and presence in the region by assisting with external market activity, including events, industry forums, networking platforms, and targeted outreach
- Help develop and maintain relationships with decision-makers, referral sources, and key stakeholders across the regional business community, under the guidance of the Managing Director, Clients & Markets
- Assist in identifying and qualifying net new opportunities aligned to Uniqus' priority solutions, target accounts, and growth strategy
- Support the execution of regional market activation plans, including event logistics, outreach coordination, and follow-up tracking
- Partner with the Managing Director, Clients & Markets, and practice leaders to assist with outreach around priority sectors, services, and campaigns
- Contribute to converting market intelligence and relationship activity into actionable leads, meetings, and opportunity discussions
- Maintain CRM records with discipline — logging contacts, activities, meetings, and next steps accurately and consistently
- Assist with local event strategy, sponsorships, roundtables, and executive introductions that strengthen Uniqus' market profile
- Support the positioning of Uniqus as a trusted advisor by bringing relevant insights and differentiated messaging into client and prospect conversations
- Work across teams to support smooth handoffs from early relationship-building to opportunity development and pursuit
What We Are Looking For
- 1 to 3 years of experience in business development, sales, partnerships, marketing, or a client-facing role in professional services, consulting, advisory, or a similarly relationship-led B2B environment
- A natural relationship-builder — someone who is comfortable meeting new people, asking good questions, and following up with purpose
- Energy and ambition to build a career in BD within a high-growth, entrepreneurial firm
- Basic commercial awareness and curiosity about where Uniqus' solutions add the most value
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to represent the firm professionally in external settings
- Organized and reliable approach to follow-up, scheduling, CRM tracking, and task management
- Willingness to attend external events regularly and be an active, visible presence in the regional market
- Comfort working in a fast-moving environment with shifting priorities and high expectations
- Interest in or exposure to event coordination, partner programs, or local market campaigns is a plus
- Coachable, self-aware, and motivated to learn from senior leaders and improve continuously