Business Development Associate

About AKASA
Our mission is to enable human health.  
AKASA is the leading developer of AI for healthcare operations. Founded in 2019, AKASA has raised $85M in funding and has grown to more than 200 employees.  
Our founding team includes Silicon Valley leaders who have founded or been founding team members of multiple companies with successful exits. Our investors include Andreessen Horowitz, BOND, and Costanoa Ventures, among others. Recognized in 2021 among Top 150 “Most Innovative Digital Health Startups” by CB Insights, Top 75 “Best Places to Work” by Modern Healthcare, Certified as a “Great Place to Work” two years in a row, and ranked #34 of Top 100 Healthcare Companies in 2021 by The Healthcare Technology Report. Learn more at www.AKASA.com.  
We are building the future of healthcare with AI.  Everyone is welcome — as an inclusive workplace, our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work.  
Join us.  
About the Role As a BD Associate, you’ll report to our Head of Commercial Growth and help drive growth through inbound and outbound prospecting efforts, generating leads that turn into quality opportunities for the sales team.

What You'll Do

• Identify and develop an understanding of lead generation processes and support marketing activities to fill lead pipeline
• Support sales planning activities such as market research and territory planning
• Work across key systems such as Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, etc.) and Salesforce customer relationship management (CRM) to assist in organizing business development activities

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1+ years experience in a sales, business development, or similar client facing role
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Adaptable, professional, and motivated with a strong work ethic
• Interest in making a big impact and grow your career in a high growth startup
• Interest in or some knowledge B2B SaaS sales

What We Offer

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• Expansive coverage for health, dental, and vision
• Employer contribution to Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Generous parent leave policy
• Full employee coverage for life insurance
• Company-paid holidays
• 401(K) plan

Compensation

• Based on market data and other factors, the salary range for this position is $50,000-$70,000 + Equity. However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualifications differ meaningfully from those listed in the job description.
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

We’re committed to doing the best work of our lives, together. Come see if we're the right team for you.
AKASA is a proud equal opportunity employer and we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is an imperative. We welcome people of different backgrounds, genders, races, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and perspectives, just to name a few. We do not discriminate based upon any protected class and we encourage candidates of all identities and backgrounds to apply. AKASA considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
AKASA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at recruiting@akasa.com.