Business Development Associate
About Lima Expeditions
Lima provides premium immigration services to skilled immigrants in the U.S. and overseas. We believe that navigating the immigration system should be clear, dignified, and stress-free, and we're building a team that shares that mission.
How to apply
Applications are reviewed only through this Google Form:
https://forms.gle/2mz8hPTGbYLRcMnc7
About the role
We are looking for a driven and resourceful Business Development Associate to work directly with our founders. You will play a key role in building Lima's sales engine from the ground up - identifying the right prospects, crafting outreach materials, and ensuring a smooth handoff from first contact to signed contract. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and wants to grow alongside a founding team.
What you'll do
Pipeline & community building
- Support founders in building and maintaining a robust sales pipeline with industry professionals, partners, and decision-makers across the U.S.
- Engage with U.S. startup communities, accelerators, and industry events to expand Lima's network and surface new business opportunities.
- Research and qualify prospective clients; maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the CRM.
Outreach & sales materials
- Prepare and refine sales collateral including pitch decks, one-pagers, email sequences, and proposal templates tailored to Lima's target client profiles.
- Execute personalized outreach campaigns via email and LinkedIn. Write clear, concise, and compelling messages that reflect Lima's voice and values.
- Manage follow-up cadences diligently - tracking responses, scheduling calls, and keeping prospects warm through the sales cycle.
Client support & contracts
- Assist founders in responding to prospective client questions during the sales stage: drafting replies, preparing FAQs, and ensuring timely, professional communication.
- Support contract management throughout the sales process, coordinating redlines, tracking signature status, and maintaining version-controlled contract records.
- Facilitate a seamless handoff from sales to the operations team once a deal is closed. Creating clear summaries, briefing documents, and transition checklists.
What we're looking for
- 1–3 years of experience in sales, business development, or a client-facing role.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to tailor tone and messaging for different audiences.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple prospects, follow-ups, and deadlines simultaneously.
- Familiarity with task management tools and outreach platforms (e.g. Apollo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator).
- Self-starter who is comfortable working with ambiguity and taking ownership in an early-stage environment.
- A hardworking individual with a problem-solving mindset: someone who spots obstacles early, thinks on their feet, and takes proactive initiative across a wide range of tasks without waiting to be asked.
- Genuine interest in immigration, skilled talent mobility, or the broader startup ecosystem.
