What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Associate position at DGA Group?
An Associate is an entry-level position at ASGAssociates support practice leads and other senior staff with scheduling, team operations, drafting, editing and archiving client and other deliverables, and other duties that support the team's functions. This job exposes the employee to the details of ASG business and client work, allowing them to begin to develop geopolitical, regional, and sectoral / industry expertise. Once adept at supporting the smooth operations of the practice, associates collaborate with senior associates and others to take the lead in developing and / or editing written products following ASG best practices. As part of the ASG Business Development team the Business Development (BD) Associate will support all activities of the BD Practice, and the BD efforts of practices across the firm.
Responsibilities
Administrative Support : Supports the BD practice lead and team with scheduling, team operations, and other duties as needed; and engages with clients in a support role, as requested. This may include :
- Manages administrative functions and tasks of the practice, helping arranging team members' schedules, appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
- Prepares and edits correspondence, communications, presentations, proposals, and other documents.
- Records, transcribes, and distributes meeting minutes.
- Supports communications with clients, members of the ASG Advisory network, and DGA Group collagues.
- Periodically evaluates team operations, promoting increased efficiencies, including the adoption of technology wherever possible.
- Coordinates with team members as well as members of other ASG practices as needed to support workflow.
Business Development : Supports the practice lead and other senior staff in BD efforts, as needed. This may include :
Perform other duties assigned at the discretion of management.
Core Competencies
Qualifications
About Us ASG, a foundational partner of DGA Group, is a leading provider of global strategic advisory and commercial diplomacy services. We offer perspectives honed at the highest levels of government and business, and insights informed by an unparalleled worldwide network of regional experts and sectoral specialists based in more than 40 countries. We help our clients make well informed decisions, secure opportunities, and overcome challenges with the benefit of sound judgment and a singular breadth and depth of expertise. As a member of DGA Group, ASG provides clients with access to an integrated range of advisory services spanning commercial, reputational, financial, regulatory, and governance dimensions. Equal Opportunity Employer DGA Group is committed to equal opportunity in recruitment and employment practices and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination. No job applicant or employee receives unfavorable treatment on the grounds of color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law.
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