Senior Associate, Business Development
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This posting does not state its pay. Sales Development (SDR & BDR) roles that state pay post a typical $72k/yr (band $57.2k–$125k/yr); across the 3,233 open roles on Business development jobs, every seat together, it is $120k/yr. How posted pay is measured.
The posting
We are looking for a motivated Business Development Associate to support the growth of our Dutch and Belgian business.
Working alongside experienced sales professionals, you will focus on identifying and qualifying new opportunities, conducting market and account research, supporting prospect outreach, and helping build pipeline across asset managers, asset owners, banks, and other financial institutions.
This role is ideal for someone looking to develop a career in B2B sales. You will gain exposure to enterprise sales processes, ESG and regulatory solutions, and senior client engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Support territory and account planning activities.
- Generate and qualify new business opportunities.
- Conduct prospecting and outreach campaigns.
- Maintain CRM data and pipeline reporting.
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Consulting, and Client Success teams.
- Contribute to pipeline generation and market development across Belgium and the Netherlands.
Qualifications
- A demonstrated interest and relevant experience in prospecting, research, and lead generation skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and ability to engage with relevant stakeholders.
- Proactive self starter, results-oriented, and able to work independently.
- Interest in ESG, sustainable finance
- English and Dutch fluency (essential)
- 3 to 5 years of experience in sales support, business development, inside sales, or a related commercial role.
Base Salary Compensation Range
GBP 47,300.00-68,433.33
Commission Target
66% Annual
This role offers a commission target which may vary by up to ±15% depending on final plan design and business factors.
We expect the compensation and target bonus for this role to fall within the stated range. The specific compensation offered will depend on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.
Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.
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Taken from Morningstar's own posting, last seen live on 6 Nov 2026.
About Morningstar
Investment data and research, the Morningstar Direct platform, ESG research, credit ratings and retirement and managed portfolio services, sold to asset managers, wealth firms and advisers, banks, insurers, plan sponsors and credit market players.
Pay schedule: Base salary plus a commission or bonus target (a stated share of base in Europe, folded into a total-cash band in several US postings); US benefits include a 100% 401(k) match up to 6% of salary, stock ownership potential, company HSA contributions and a $1,000 yearly flex stipend, and most offices run four in-office days a week.
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