Business Development Associate (Sales Setter) - US
About The Position
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. You’ll 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. We’re 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 isn’t 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 won’t be micromanaged. We trust you to manage your pipeline, use good judgment, and treat this role like it matters — because it does. You’ll work closely with senior sales leaders, using modern tools (including AI) to build pipeline from scratch and book quality meetings with decision-makers. We’re not looking for someone to “just try sales.” We’re 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, we’d 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.
Requirements
- Outbound sales experience (or strong transferable experience)
- A proactive, ownership mindset — you don’t 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
- Organized, reliable, and comfortable working remotely
- Open to occasional travel for events or meetings
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with tools like Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo, ChatGPT, or similar is a plus
- Experience in media, finance, or B2B sales is a bonus, not a must
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive compensation (base + performance incentives)
- Access to company health insurance after probation
- Flexible, remote-first work environment
- Supportive, growth-focused sales culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
