Business Development Associate (Sales Setter) - US

Job Description

Business Development Associate (Sales Setter) - US

Company: Capital Mkts Group

Location: Miami, FL

• Remote

Salary: $45.50K - $62.40K/yr (Estimated pay)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: Medical

Posted: 11 hours ago

About The Market Link

The Market Link is the global capital-markets marketing and investor-acquisition group behind InvestorsHub (U.S.), ADVFN (U.K.), Stockhouse (Canada), and HotCopper (Australia).

We help public companies connect with active retail investors through smart digital campaigns, content, sponsorships, and data-driven programs. Youll sell across all four platforms, with a strong focus on North America via InvestorsHub and Stockhouse.

We work hard, move fast, and genuinely enjoy what we do.

The Opportunity

Were hiring a Business Development Associate (Sales Setter) who is proactive, growth-minded, and excited to take ownership of their work.

This Role Is For Someone Who

• Likes talking to people, making genuine connections, and isnt afraid of a cold call

• Enjoys setting goals and beating them

• Learns quickly and actually wants feedback

• An honest and team first attitude

• Brings a positive, professional attitude to every conversation

You wont be micromanaged. We trust you to manage your pipeline, use good judgment, and treat this role like it matters because it does.

Youll work closely with senior sales leaders, using modern tools (including AI) to build pipeline from scratch and book quality meetings with decision-makers.

What You'll Do

• Proactively reach out via phone, email, and LinkedIn

• Research public companies and personalize outreach (no spray-and-pray)

• Set qualified meetings with CEOs, CFOs, and IR teams

• Take ownership of your follow-ups, conversations, and results

• Break through gatekeepers with confidence and professionalism

• Stay organized using Salesforce CRM and other sales tools

• Collaborate with the sales and marketing team to refine messaging and targeting

• Occasionally attend industry events or conferences

What You Bring

• Outbound sales experience (or strong transferable experience)

• A proactive, ownership mindset you dont wait to be chased

• Clear, confident communication (written and verbal)

• Comfort with volume and follow-up consistency matters

• A growth mindset you want to get better and know feedback helps

• Solid comfort and confidence with everyday tech tools:

• Microsoft (Outlook, Excel, Teams)

• Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Gmail)

• Zoom and virtual meetings

• Familiarity with tools like Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo, ChatGPT, or similar is a plus

• Organized, reliable, and comfortable working remotely

• Experience in media, finance, or B2B sales is a bonus, not a must

• Open to occasional travel for events or meetings

How We Work

• Remote-first, with hours aligned to U.S. markets

• Flexible around conferences, events, and roadshows

• High trust, high accountability

• Clear goals, honest feedback, and real support

• Youre encouraged to speak up, share ideas, and take initiative

Whats in It for You

• Competitive compensation (base + performance incentives)

• Access to company health insurance after probation

• Flexible, remote-first work environment

• Supportive, growth-focused sales culture

Final Word

Were not looking for someone to just try sales.

Were looking for someone who shows up curious, prepared, and ready to learn someone who enjoys the process, takes ownership, and keeps a great attitude even on tough days.

If that sounds like you, wed love to meet you.

Apply now and help shape the future of investor engagement.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will only be contacting selected candidates for follow-up.