Private Equity Business Development Associate (LEAD Accelerator Program)

Access Holdings Management Company LLC is seeking outstanding candidates for its LEAD Program, which aims to cultivate best-in-class marketing and business development talent. This role offers the opportunity to learn and implement a proven sourcing and origination strategy, working closely with experienced executives and investment professionals. As part of the program, participants will be involved in Access Holdings' value creation initiatives, utilizing contemporary digital tools and technology. The role initially based in Baltimore, will involve working with portfolio executives and corporate development teams to design outreach strategies and digital campaigns. This program provides exposure to various areas of the Access Holdings ecosystem and offers long-term career opportunities in M&A, marketing, and sales.

• Execute thorough market research to identify potential targets that meet the Zeus and Access investment criteria
• Design and execute digital marketing content and campaigns to generate business development opportunities
• Work directly with portfolio executives and corporate development teams to design outreach strategies
• Collaborate with senior investment professionals at Access to drive key value creation initiatives
• Develop a robust digital marketing skillset and become knowledgeable in digital sourcing and origination strategies
• Attend onboarding and training sessions to develop a strong knowledge and skillset in digital tools and capabilities
• Have direct exposure to various areas of the Access Holdings ecosystem and investment value creation strategies
• Accelerate career towards M&A, Marketing, and Sales opportunities within the ecosystem
• Conduct market research to identify potential targets that meet investment criteria
• Design and execute digital marketing content and campaigns to generate business development opportunities
• Collaborate with portfolio executives and corporate development teams to design outreach strategies
• Develop a robust digital marketing skillset and become knowledgeable in digital sourcing and origination strategies
• Attend onboarding and training sessions to develop a strong knowledge and skillset in digital tools and capabilities
• Have direct exposure to various areas of the Access Holdings ecosystem and investment value creation strategies
• Accelerate career towards M&A, Marketing, and Sales opportunities within the ecosystem

• Strong market research skills
• Proficiency in digital marketing content design and execution
• Knowledge of digital tools and technology
• Ability to work with portfolio executives and corporate development teams
• Familiarity with sourcing and origination strategies
• Experience in M&A, marketing, and sales
• Willingness to relocate to Baltimore, MD for the first year
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Opportunity to work with a Baltimore-based middle-market investment firm with over $2.5 billion in assets under management
• Hands-on experience working with experienced Corporate Development, Sales and Marketing executives, and senior investment professionals
• Exposure to important Access Holdings Value Creation Initiatives
• Opportunity to learn and apply contemporary digital tools and technology
• Work directly with portfolio executives and corporate development teams to design outreach strategies and digital campaigns
• Opportunity to work in the brand-new Access Holdings Baltimore HQ during the first year
• Opportunity to work directly in the portfolio company headquarters as a direct extension of the Access Business Development team
• Direct exposure to various areas of the Access Holdings ecosystem and investment value creation strategies
• Opportunity for career acceleration towards M&A, Marketing, and Sales opportunities
• Opportunity to work with Zeus Fire & Security, a top 25 company in the Fire Protection & Security industry
• Opportunity to partner with industry-leading fire and security operators
• Opportunity to develop executive-level reports, dashboards, and board-level presentations
• Opportunity to develop a command of Access digital tool capabilities
• Fast-paced and urgent work environment
• Opportunity to express complex ideas in a clear and concise manner
• Focus on innovative management and operational processes
• Opportunity to plan and execute upon defined tasks or strategies
• Opportunity to be innovative and creative
• Passion for innovation and intellectual curiosity
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Opportunity to work with complex operational data and financial and operational analysis
• Exceptional project management experience
• Opportunity to learn about new industries
• Opportunity to work in a small, entrepreneurial team
• Competency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with Salesforce CRM and Digital Automation tools is a plus
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future