Business Development & Research Administrator Job at APA search, New Canaan, CT

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  • APA search
  • New Canaan, CT

Job Description

About APA Search

Founded in 1988, APA Search is a trusted executive search partner specializing in transformational leadership across the automotive, industrial, CPG, and investment-backed sectors. With nearly 3,500 executive placements across North America and internationally, our work is defined by long-standing client partnerships and results that last.

We believe in building true relationships, taking the time to understand your business and ensuring every leadership hire contributes to long-term success.

Position Overview

The Business Development & Research Administrator will support APA Search’s growth by managing the business development dashboard, tracking industry activity, researching prospective clients, and assisting with outreach-related tasks.

This is a remote, part-time role (10–20 hours/week) with flexibility across 2–3 days per week . You’ll work closely with the VP of Talent Acquisition & Strategic Partnerships and receive initial training directly from APA’s founder.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development Support

  • Maintain and update the BD Dashboard with new leads, notes, and company insights.
  • Track executive leadership announcements using:
  • Industry news outlets
  • Business publications
  • Trade magazines
  • Publicly shared leadership and company updates
  • Accurately log company details, titles, source links, contact info, notes, and follow-up status.

Research & Lead Generation

  • Build and refine lead lists for:
  • Growth-focused companies and investment-backed organizations
  • Companies across a range of product and service sectors
  • Senior leadership changes and new executive appointments
  • Conduct online research to identify key decision-makers and organizational structures.
  • Identify companies experiencing expansion, investment activity, or leadership transitions and tag accordingly in the dashboard.

Outreach Coordination & Support

  • Assist in preparing business development materials and client-facing documents.
  • Track outreach activity, log responses, and organize follow-up reminders.
  • Flag high-value leads or timely opportunities for the leadership team.

Industry & Market Monitoring

  • Monitor:
  • Leadership changes
  • Company growth and expansion news
  • Investment activity and restructuring
  • Sector-specific trends across relevant industries
  • Provide weekly summaries highlighting notable updates and opportunities.

Tools You Will Use

  • Google Sheets/Excel
  • LinkedIn
  • Outlook
  • Online industry news platforms and trade publications
  • APA Search dashboards, templates, and workflows
  • AI-driven business development tools adopted by APA Search

Training is provided on all APA systems and new AI tools.

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven.
  • Strong online research skills; curious and resourceful.
  • Comfortable performing repetitive tasks with accuracy and consistency.
  • Strong written communication skills.
  • Able to work independently across 2–3 days/week and manage priorities.
  • Experience in executive search, research, or investment-backed environments is helpful but not required.

Hours & Compensation

  • 10–20 hours per week
  • Fully remote.
  • $35-40 per hour , paid bi-weekly.

Reporting Structure

  • Reports to: VP, Talent Acquisition & Strategic Partnerships

Job Tags

Bi-weekly pay, Hourly pay, Part time, Remote work, 10 hours per week, 2 days per week, 3 days per week,

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