Relationship Engagement Associate (Entry Level)

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The Relationship Engagement Associate will be a part of the Connectedness team, which exists to strengthen collaboration across the firm, maximize the impact of strategic relationships, and accelerate commercial outcomes through 1EAB and other firmwide initiatives.

Working closely with Strategic Leaders (SLs), Partner Development Executives (PDEs), Partner Development Representatives (PDRs), and partners/prospects, this role manages the activation and progression of introductions, removes execution barriers, and maintains momentum on leads that often require persistence, creativity, and cross-functional coordination. This individual is responsible for ensuring no opportunity is lost due to lack of follow-up, unclear ownership, or operational friction.

Success in this role requires a unique combination of relationship management, project management, sales operations, and analytical thinking. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable influencing without authority, and motivated by driving measurable business outcomes.

This hire may be based in Washington, D.C.

• Own the activation and progression of all introduction-based leads from receipt to visit scheduled
• Serve as the central point of coordination across SLs, PDEs, PDRs, and partners
• Drive follow-up efforts to ensure opportunities do not stall, age, or go unworked
• Maintain accountability for activation speed, scheduling coordination, and lead-to-visit conversion outcomes
• Identify and remove barriers preventing opportunities from advancing
• Re-engage stalled opportunities and develop creative activation strategies when traditional outreach is unsuccessful

• Coordinate with lead passers and PDRs to align outreach strategies, messaging, and next steps
• Influence stakeholders across the organization to ensure timely action and follow-through
• Navigate complex organizational dynamics to accelerate engagement and remove roadblocks

• Activate newly acquired database contacts and strategic account lists to identify introduction opportunities
• Partner with lead passers to convert relationship intelligence into actionable introductions

·       Bachelor’s Degree with excellent academic record

• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• Great attention to detail and follow-through
• Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders and functions
• Experience in sales operations, business development, account management, consulting, project management, or a related field
• Experience working with Salesforce or similar CRM systems preferred

·       Commitment to embracing a continual learning environment and contributing to a dynamic and welcoming culture of fairness, authenticity, and belonging in support of EAB’s mission, values, and aspiration.

If you’ve reached this section of the job description and are unsure of whether to apply, please do! At EAB, we welcome new perspectives and learn from each other’s unique experiences. We would encourage you to submit an application if this is a role you would be passionate about doing every day.