Business Development Associate

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE IS NEEDED!

· Interested in learning a about a whole new industry for you?

· Do you enjoy talking to business buyers and owners?

· Do you have the drive to go after new opportunities and grow?

· Do you enjoy discovering new places you have not seen before?

· Can you work independently?

· Do you have Business to Business sales experience?

If so, you may be in the right place. Read about our opportunity and get in touch!

Job Summary

Dynamic, well established (over 30 years), leading Plastic Manufacturing company in the Northwest Houston area is seeking a Business Development Associate. This is an entry level sales position. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate associate to help improving our campaigns, PR Presence, sales support tools and trade show strategies.

The successful candidate will have a history of two (2) plus years in a similar role maintaining external relationships, with excellent customer service in the business-to-business services industry.

Job Duties

- Assist the Business Development Manager in communication, discovery, follow up, and all client/agent interaction for new and existing business opportunities.

- Be dedicated to assist with sales, client/agent development, and overall office growth.

- Discover opportunities in existing client database and develop new opportunities through each new company leads as well as self-generated business.

- Promote the company by taking each opportunity to learn more about existing and new clients.

- Assist with serving our client’s needs, their goals, their demands while presenting our products and complete menu offerings.

- Acquire and maintain active knowledge in our industry, related changes/initiatives and communication on findings being sent back to the team and utilized in sales process with clients.

- Fully engage in full sales cycle from initial contact with a prospective customer to discovery, through ongoing follow up for ever developing book of business.

- Maintain clean and organized desks ensuring a quality work environment.

Required Skills

• Academic degree in Business (preferred) or related business field.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Knowledge in social media marketing, and content management is a plus.
• Must have a professional demeanor to interact with our company and our clients.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Must be competent in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Must have good organization skills.
• Must be flexible with their work schedule is a plus.
• Must have experience with a Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

No phone calls please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay is DOE.

Benefits will vest after 90 days and include:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

This is a Non-Exempt position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Sales: 3 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person