Now Hiring - Bettencourt Tax Advisors, LLC - Business Development I - Entry Level in Houston, TX

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Primary Responsibilities: Responsible for assisting the business development team in developing new customers in the Industrial/Commercial market for one of the fastest growing property tax firms in Southeast Texas. Key responsibilities would be working with the team to make initial contact, arrange for face to face meetings, assist with preparation of presentation materials, and eventually attend meetings with companies identified as prospects to sell property tax services to. The ultimate goal of the team is to grow sales and revenue in the commercial and industrial markets by penetrating new customers/territories. Duties and Responsibilities: * Source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls * Follow up on sales leads by making contact and determining customer requirements and expectations, then matching them with services that meet their needs * Prepare and assist in sales presentations of services to potential customers * Route qualified opportunities to the appropriate sales team members for further development and closure * Respond to emails, phone calls and other forms of correspondence * Research accounts, identify key players and generate interest * Participate in trade shows, association meetings and client events * Follow company policies and procedures * Practice honesty and integrity in customer and vendor relations * Present a professional image at all times to customers and vendors * Perform other duties as assigned Job Requirements: * Demonstrated success meeting sales goals and growing sales, a plus * Demonstrated understanding and application of effective selling strategies and techniques, a plus * Delivers superior customer service * Effective listening, communication (verbal and written), and negotiating skills * Motivated self-starter, comfortable in fast-paced environment * Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards * Professional demeanor * Team player who works productively with wide range of people * Technical expertise and knowledge of company products * Manage time effectively and adapt quickly to changing priorities * Superior organizational and presentation/public speaking skills * Critical thinker with excellent problem solving and analytic skills Education/Experience: * Familiarity with property tax code and experience in the property tax business preferred * Social media capabilities, a plus * Business Development training provided * Bachelor's degree preferred