Supports business development by coordinating inbound client projects, communicating with clients, managing outreach lists and calendars, drafting marketing collateral, monitoring industry news, and collaborating across Data, Client Services, and Marketing teams. The role requires strong communication, organization, project management, attention to detail, and interest in progressive political data. Occasional work outside normal hours and attendance at Washington, DC-area events may be required.
For over 20 years, Catalist has been a leader in civic data and data science innovation. Our mission is to provide progressive organizations with the data, software, and services needed to better identify, understand, and communicate with the people they need to engage and mobilize. Our clients include the largest, most influential organizations in the U.S. active in civic engagement, advocacy, and political campaigns.
Catalist is home to a dedicated, creative team of technologists, data scientists, and campaign experts committed to using our talents and technology to nurture a vibrant and growing progressive community.
Catalist is currently seeking applicants for a Business Development Associate. This position provides an opportunity to gain firsthand experience working at the intersection of data, analysis, and progressive and Democratic politics. The Business Development Associate will regularly interact directly with clients and data.
The Business Development Associate is both a forward-facing and behind-the-scenes role, and requires an individual with comfort and interest in both sides of supporting progressive organizations’ data needs. The Business Development Associate will work across departments alongside other members of the Marketing team and will take ownership of numerous projects from start to finish. This role will support a variety of elements of business development, including email outreach.
This is not a traditional outgoing sales position, though sales or marketing experience will be beneficial.
Success requires a balance of personable “customer service” communication with clients, excellent follow-through, and ability to translate client needs to data deliverables. A willingness to occasionally work outside of normal business hours is required, particularly from Labor Day to Election Day.
This position reports to the Director of Business Development and Chief Client Officer and is part of the Marketing Team.
This position is included in our CWA bargaining unit.
Core Duties & Responsibilities
- Work cross-departmentally to fulfill inbound projects as assigned from start to finish; successfully deliver requests on time, accurately, and in a client-friendly format with actionable insights where applicable
- Communicate effectively and professionally with clients verbally and through email to define client requests
- Work closely with the Business Development Director and Chief Client Officer to develop marketing and outreach collateral
- Draft and execute external communications in Axios; maintain outreach lists in cooperation with Client Services team
- Coordinate client-facing calendar and planning documents with the Data and Client Services teams
- Monitor news for industry and client stories of note
Requirements
- 2+ years experience working in campaigns, organizing, or advocacy OR a combination of 1+ year of experience in the political field and 1+ year of experience in sales/marketing
- Excited to work with progressive clients of all backgrounds and a strong desire to learn more about how those clients leverage political data in their work
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Excellent project management skills, including ability to handle multiple projects at once
- Comfortable communicating through Zoom (or similar software) and phone
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well within and across teams
- Curiosity to innovate with AI tools
- Occasionally attend and assist with planning meetings, special events, and conferences in the Washington, DC area
- Background check required
Preferred Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of Salesforce
- Experience using Axios or other email communication platform
- Experience drafting client proposals and decks
- Experience implementing AI tools to streamline processes and increase efficiency
- Experience using voter file data in a professional capacity
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug
Catalist offers Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage for eligible staff and their eligible dependents. Catalist’s Medical plan is a comprehensive PPO program including Prescription Drug coverage with 85% of the premium paid by Catalist. We also offer an HDHP plan with HSA eligibility. Dental and Vision coverage is provided at no cost to employees.
Group Term Life Insurance and Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Coverage
Group Term Life Insurance and Long-Term and Short-Term Disability coverage is available for eligible staff. These benefits are provided at no cost to Catalist employees.
401(k) Safe Harbor Plan
A 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan is available to eligible staff with a 3% contribution from Catalist from the date of hire. Employees may contribute pre-tax or post-tax from their salary up to the legal limits set forth by the IRS.
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Catalist offers an FSA Program that gives eligible staff the ability to pay out-of-pocket medical/dental/vision/child care expenses from pre-tax earnings.
Transit Benefits
Catalist also makes available a Transit benefit FSA program to eligible employees using pre-tax contributions with a company match.
Professional Development and Remote Work Expenses
Eligible employees may be reimbursed up to $750 each year for professional development / education and $500 for remote work expenses.
Student Loan PayDown or SaveUp
Catalist offers a Student Loan PayDown and College SaveUp benefit for eligible staff.
Vacation, Personal Leave, Sick Leave Benefits
Catalist offers generous vacation benefits to all eligible staff. Eligible employees also receive:
- 15 Paid Holidays (16 in Presidential Inauguration years)
- Personal Days
- Sick Leave
- Parental Leave
Hybrid Office/Remote Work
Certain positions at Catalist are eligible for Office/Remote Hybrid or full Remote status.
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