Job Description
Business Development Coordinator (USA – Remote, Chicago / UTC-5 Preferred)
Basic Salary: $60,000-$85,000 + Performance Related Bonus
We are Catalyx!
Catalyx, a rapidly growing and award-winning Innovation Consultancy, is dedicated to disrupting the insights and innovation space. Over our 12-year journey, we’ve generated over $1 billion in value for our clients.
Our unique multi-method approach captures consumer behavior, emotion, opinion, and desire at scale—transforming these into actionable strategies that help the world’s leading brands innovate and grow. Our partners include Procter & Gamble, Nestle, SCJ, Haleon, Logitech, and more.
The Role:
We’re looking for a proactive and creative Business Development Coordinator to support our expanding commercial efforts in the USA.
This is a newly created role reporting to our US-based Innovation Strategy Director. You’ll help power the commercial engine—securing high-value meetings, supporting proposal development, and organizing impactful client-facing events.
This role will rely on a fundamental backbone of new client outreach but will also combine elements of marketing support, and client engagement/events coordination.
What you’ll be doing…
Sales & Lead Development:
Secure qualified meetings with new and existing clients through proactive outreach and coordination.
Partner with Marketing and Leadership on targeted campaigns and lead nurturing.
Ensure CRM and pipeline records are up-to-date, accurate, and insightful.
Proposal & Sales Support:
Collaborate with the Innovation Strategy Director and broader team to prepare proposals that win business.
Manage timelines, assemble inputs, and ensure the polish and impact of each client submission.
Client Engagement & Events:
Coordinate small-scale events (breakfasts, roundtables, webinars) that strengthen client relationships and create momentum.
Support follow-up and engagement activities post-event to drive opportunities.
What experience you'll need:
2–4 years’ experience in a Sales or Business Development Representative role, ideally in a B2B environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
Proactive and confident working independently in a remote-first environment.
Familiarity with CRM tools and willingness to learn new systems.
Desirable, not essential -
Experience engaging with marketing and/or research or insights professionals.
Prior experiece of targeted outreach to consumer goods (CPG) companies will be a distinct advantage.
What we offer:
Competitive salary ($60–85k depending on experience) + performance incentives
Highly comprehensive healthcare
20 days annual leave + your birthday off
4 “Non Sick” Wellness Days
401k
L&D program
Company Bonus Scheme
Wow Awards – because your work should be celebrated
Catalyx is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from anyone irrespective of Disability, Education, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender identity, National Origin, Religion or ****** Orientation.
Basic Salary: $60,000-$85,000 + Performance Related Bonus
We are Catalyx!
Catalyx, a rapidly growing and award-winning Innovation Consultancy, is dedicated to disrupting the insights and innovation space. Over our 12-year journey, we’ve generated over $1 billion in value for our clients.
Our unique multi-method approach captures consumer behavior, emotion, opinion, and desire at scale—transforming these into actionable strategies that help the world’s leading brands innovate and grow. Our partners include Procter & Gamble, Nestle, SCJ, Haleon, Logitech, and more.
The Role:
We’re looking for a proactive and creative Business Development Coordinator to support our expanding commercial efforts in the USA.
This is a newly created role reporting to our US-based Innovation Strategy Director. You’ll help power the commercial engine—securing high-value meetings, supporting proposal development, and organizing impactful client-facing events.
This role will rely on a fundamental backbone of new client outreach but will also combine elements of marketing support, and client engagement/events coordination.
What you’ll be doing…
Sales & Lead Development:
Secure qualified meetings with new and existing clients through proactive outreach and coordination.
Partner with Marketing and Leadership on targeted campaigns and lead nurturing.
Ensure CRM and pipeline records are up-to-date, accurate, and insightful.
Proposal & Sales Support:
Collaborate with the Innovation Strategy Director and broader team to prepare proposals that win business.
Manage timelines, assemble inputs, and ensure the polish and impact of each client submission.
Client Engagement & Events:
Coordinate small-scale events (breakfasts, roundtables, webinars) that strengthen client relationships and create momentum.
Support follow-up and engagement activities post-event to drive opportunities.
What experience you'll need:
2–4 years’ experience in a Sales or Business Development Representative role, ideally in a B2B environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
Proactive and confident working independently in a remote-first environment.
Familiarity with CRM tools and willingness to learn new systems.
Desirable, not essential -
Experience engaging with marketing and/or research or insights professionals.
Prior experiece of targeted outreach to consumer goods (CPG) companies will be a distinct advantage.
What we offer:
Competitive salary ($60–85k depending on experience) + performance incentives
Highly comprehensive healthcare
20 days annual leave + your birthday off
4 “Non Sick” Wellness Days
401k
L&D program
Company Bonus Scheme
Wow Awards – because your work should be celebrated
Catalyx is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from anyone irrespective of Disability, Education, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender identity, National Origin, Religion or ****** Orientation.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Business Development Coordinator position is now open for candidates interested in the Marketing Executive Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Marketing Executive Jobs is a plus.