Retail Business Development Associate Needed

I handle territory sales for a growing retail brand and now need an extra set of hands to keep our pipeline full and our market intelligence sharp. The associate I bring on will concentrate on two core areas: • Lead generation – sourcing, qualifying, and organising fresh retail prospects each week so I can step in and convert. Expect to work with online directories, LinkedIn, trade-show lists, and whatever creative channels you find effective. Solid spreadsheet discipline and basic CRM usage (HubSpot / Zoho / Sheets) will be essential. • Market research & analysis – tracking competitor moves, price points, and emerging consumer trends. Your job is to turn raw data into short, actionable briefs I can immediately plug into territory plans. This role is aimed at fresh graduates or entry-level talent eager to learn sales fundamentals; I’ll provide a clear framework, sample reports, and feedback loops. Show me you can: – deliver at least 20 qualified leads weekly, – submit a concise market snapshot every Friday, and – keep all findings neatly documented for hand-off. If you’re ready to dive into retail business development, demonstrate resourcefulness, and grow alongside an active field sales operation, I’d like to see your approach and relevant coursework or internship projects.