Now Hiring - Western Veterinary Partners - Business Development Associate in Denver, CO

Full description of the position

Position Title: Business Development Associate

Reporting To: Senior Director of Business Development

Location: Denver, CO

The Company: Western Veterinary Partners

Company Overview

Western Veterinary Partners (WVP) is a private equity-backed company that acquires, invests in, and supports veterinary practices and animal hospitals throughout the Western United States. WVP is a highly acquisitive company focused on continued growth and expansion across the country. Post-acquisition, WVP supports its partner practices with the non-clinical side of the business by providing industry proven non-clinical business support services.

We are seeking a Business Development Associate who will play a critical role in the top end of our acquisitions funnel, generating leads and generating interest with prospective candidates about who WVP is and how were different. 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, a great goal-oriented attitude, and marketing experience.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Generate leads for the company primarily through cold calling efforts and some in-person opportunities

Outbound prospect qualification and account research

Qualification shall include working with small business owners to make a determination if they are a fit within the WVP organization as a potential acquisition target

Manage and maintain prospect database ensuring accuracy and integrity

Build deep pipeline of future acquisition opportunities

Work closely with business development team to generate and qualify new leads as well as closing transactions

Manage outbound mailing program and track response rates

Assist in additional administrative tasks as needed

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

Travel to occasional industry tradeshows throughout our geographic focus

This will be a hybrid role and involve both in-office and remote work

Requirements:

• Experience cold and warm calling small business owners
• Experience in an inside sales role, or strong desire to move into sales
• Prior experience within veterinary, dental, or dermatology organizations is a plus
• Ability to communicate, both written and orally, with a leadership approach
• Excellent time management and organizational skills are a MUST
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Results-oriented, strategic thinker and planner

Comfortable in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and growth-oriented environment

Local to the Greater Denver, CO area

Salary: $47,000 - 75,000 total compensation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Denver, CO 80206: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Denver, CO 80206