Position Title: Business Development Associate Reporting To: Director of Business Development Location: Chicago, IL Company: Tyree & D’Angelo Partners Company Overview Tyree & D'Angelo Partners ("TDP") is a private equity investment firm that focuses on control investments in the lower middle market (companies with $1-5M of EBITDA). We look for investments where we can establish true collaborative partnerships with business owners and management teams that will lead to substantial value creation over a long-term investment horizon. TDP’s track record of building high-growth and lower risk companies is driven by a buy & build investment strategy, that is based on tested methods of value creation and a true partnership approach with executives and business owners. TDP works in collaboration with executive leaders utilizing an investment thesis driven process designed to build companies with a differentiated customer value proposition. TDP invests in the healthcare, consumer, and business services sectors, focusing on high-quality founder owned businesses that we can grow with our high probability of success process. TDP companies have completed over 1,000 partnerships, have grown to over $4 billion of enterprise value, and TDP has over $1.4 billion of capital under management. For more information, please visit www.TDPfund.com We are seeking a Business Development Associate to join our high-growth, fast-paced home service support and partnership organization. This candidate will play a critical role in generating leads and building a pipeline of potential partnership opportunities for our growing portfolio company, Trusted Home Service Partners (THSP). Primary Job Responsibilities • Generate leads through cold and warm calling efforts • Build deep pipeline of future acquisition opportunities • Outbound prospect qualification and company research • Manage and maintain prospect database ensuring accuracy and integrity • Work closely with business development team to progress leads through the deal cycle • Assist in marketing campaigns • Schedule travel and create trip plan for senior members of the BD team • Assist in additional administrative tasks as needed • Be a team player in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment Requirements • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) • Proven experience in sales, lead generation, or business development roles • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex ideas effectively • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with business owners • Self-motivated and target-driven mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team • Results-oriented approach with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets • Proficiency in using CRM systems and sales productivity tools • Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple prospects and tasks simultaneously • Adaptability and willingness to learn about new industries, products, or services • Knowledge of market research techniques and industry analysis is a plus • Local to the Chicago, IL area/willing to relocate • Ability to commute to the Downtown Chicago area 5 days /week Compensation • Base salary of $55,000 plus uncapped commission potential with OTE of around $75-85K