What does the Business Development Department of a PE Firm do?

I recently contacted an alumni from my school that works in the Business Development department of a MM PE firm and I am trying to become more informed of a "day in the life" in Business Development. Also, this is my first informational phone call so any additional comments or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

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