Job Description
About APA Search
Founded in 1988, APA Search is a trusted executive search partner specializing in transformational leadership across the automotive, industrial, CPG, and investment-backed sectors. With nearly 3,500 executive placements across North America and internationally, our work is defined by long-standing client partnerships and results that last.
We believe in building true relationships, taking the time to understand your business and ensuring every leadership hire contributes to long-term success.
Position Overview
The Business Development & Research Administrator will support APA Search’s growth by managing the business development dashboard, tracking industry activity, researching prospective clients, and assisting with outreach-related tasks.
This is a remote, part-time role (10–20 hours/week) with flexibility across 2–3 days per week . You’ll work closely with the VP of Talent Acquisition & Strategic Partnerships and receive initial training directly from APA’s founder.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development Support
- Maintain and update the BD Dashboard with new leads, notes, and company insights.
- Track executive leadership announcements using:
- Industry news outlets
- Business publications
- Trade magazines
- Publicly shared leadership and company updates
- Accurately log company details, titles, source links, contact info, notes, and follow-up status.
Research & Lead Generation
- Build and refine lead lists for:
- Growth-focused companies and investment-backed organizations
- Companies across a range of product and service sectors
- Senior leadership changes and new executive appointments
- Conduct online research to identify key decision-makers and organizational structures.
- Identify companies experiencing expansion, investment activity, or leadership transitions and tag accordingly in the dashboard.
Outreach Coordination & Support
- Assist in preparing business development materials and client-facing documents.
- Track outreach activity, log responses, and organize follow-up reminders.
- Flag high-value leads or timely opportunities for the leadership team.
Industry & Market Monitoring
- Monitor:
- Leadership changes
- Company growth and expansion news
- Investment activity and restructuring
- Sector-specific trends across relevant industries
- Provide weekly summaries highlighting notable updates and opportunities.
Tools You Will Use
- Google Sheets/Excel
- LinkedIn
- Outlook
- Online industry news platforms and trade publications
- APA Search dashboards, templates, and workflows
- AI-driven business development tools adopted by APA Search
Training is provided on all APA systems and new AI tools.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven.
- Strong online research skills; curious and resourceful.
- Comfortable performing repetitive tasks with accuracy and consistency.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Able to work independently across 2–3 days/week and manage priorities.
- Experience in executive search, research, or investment-backed environments is helpful but not required.
Hours & Compensation
- 10–20 hours per week
- Fully remote.
- $35-40 per hour , paid bi-weekly.
Reporting Structure
- Reports to: VP, Talent Acquisition & Strategic Partnerships
Job Tags
Bi-weekly pay, Hourly pay, Part time, Remote work, 10 hours per week, 2 days per week, 3 days per week,