Business Development Associate

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