Business Development Associate

Summit Park is a Charlotte, North Carolina-based private equity firm focused on investing in lower middle market companies. The firm partners with founder-led businesses to support long-term growth and value creation.

Summit Park is seeking to hire a Business Development Associate to support the firm’s direct-to-company sourcing efforts.

This role is dedicated to identifying and engaging private company owners through targeted, high-volume research and outbound communication. The Associate will work closely with Summit Park’s business development team and collaborate with the investment team and portfolio companies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Execute weekly high-volume outbound communication campaigns, including cold calls, emails, and direct mail outreach to private company owners
• Research target industries and build company lists to support outbound sourcing initiatives
• Maintain and manage prospect data, ensuring accuracy and effective use of firm technology
• Track outreach activity, manage pipelines, and report progress using Salesforce CRM
• Qualify and translate company owner introductions into active investment opportunities
• Support ad-hoc sourcing initiatives and other business development projects as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a strong record of academic achievement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter with strong prospecting, research, and networking abilities
• Desire to work in a hands-on role at a small firm and make a direct impact
• Proficiency in Excel and CRM systems (Salesforce experience preferred)
• Prior experience in professional or financial services (e.g., buyside advisory, recruiting, wealth management, sales) is a plus

Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid – opportunity for partial remote work)

To apply please send resume and cover email to recruiting@summitparkllc.com with “BD Associate Application – Last Name” in the subject line.

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