Business Development Associate

Job description

Description

About

The Kingdom Companies Group (KCG) is a growing group of thriving Kingdom businesses serving as a compelling and collaborative model for mission and ministry resourcing.

KCG is an evergreen holding company that grows great companies for a greater purpose. We strive to create lasting impact and meaningful growth.

We are seeking a driven, entrepreneurial Business Development Associate to join our team and build the pipeline that fuels our strategic growth activity.

We are looking for a natural relationship-builder and relentless self-starter who can lead in generating deal flow (via phone and email) by connecting with business owners to identify partnership opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Deal Sourcing & Relationship Development

Source proprietary acquisition opportunities through high-volume direct outreach (email, phone, LinkedIn, direct mail)

Build long-term relationships with founders, family business owners, executives, and trusted intermediaries

Attend and represent KCG at industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events

Act as a professional, values-driven first point of contact for prospective partners

Pipeline & CRM Management

Maintain detailed, up-to-date records of all outreach activity, conversations, and opportunity status within the CRM system.

Track pipeline metrics including outreach volume, contact rates, conversion rates, and qualified opportunities generated.

Provide regular updates to senior team members on sourcing activity and pipeline health.

Transaction Modeling & Financial Analysis

Build and maintain investment and operating models focused on long-term cash flow, return on capital, and stewardship mindset

Support valuation analysis, deal structuring, and investment committee materials

Assist with due diligence across financial, operational, and strategic dimensions

Support integration plan development

Post-Close Integration & Ongoing Portfolio Support

Support post-acquisition integration efforts alongside operating company leadership team

Track KPIs, operating metrics, and value creation initiatives

Assist with strategic projects across portfolio companies (revenue operations, systems, reporting, growth initiatives)

Develop a deep understanding of portfolio company operations over time

Qualifications & Experience

Required

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, or related field

Proven experience in cold calling and business development, including high-volume outbound outreach, relationship building with senior decision-makers, and disciplined follow-up to generate proprietary opportunities and advance conversations over time

Excellent communication skills and professional presence

High level of organization, follow-through, and ownership mentality

Demonstrated problem solving and entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to proactively identify opportunities and design and implement solutions to drive outcomes

Experience with data analysis and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM platforms

Preferred

Experience interacting directly with business owners or senior leadership team members

Interest in operations, not just transactions

Desire for a long-term career within an evergreen or long-duration investment platform