What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Associate position at Burnett Specialists?
The Business Development Associate will be responsible for responding to inbound leads, identifying and qualifying prospective clients, and conducting proactive outbound outreach. Qualified opportunities will be transitioned to the sales and consulting team. This organization offers a comprehensive training program designed to provide the knowledge, tools, and support needed to succeed. The ideal candidate is motivated, personable, persistent, and comfortable communicating with prospects over the phone.
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete a comprehensive onboarding and training program
- Respond to and qualify inbound leads
- Conduct proactive outbound calls to identify and develop new business opportunities
- Build relationships with prospective clients and effectively identify their needs
- Qualify leads and schedule appointments for the sales and consulting team
- Maintain consistent daily call activity and work toward monthly performance goals
- Accurately document lead and prospect information within CRM and sales platforms
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development
- Develop knowledge of company products, services, and industry trends
- Maintain a professional and positive experience throughout all prospect interactions
- Collaborate with the business development, sales, and consulting teams to support overall growth
Qualifications:
- Previous sales experience is not required
- Strong verbal communication and professional phone presence
- Confident, outgoing, and comfortable speaking with prospective clients
- Strong questioning and listening skills
- Motivated, persistent, and goal-oriented
- Ability to handle rejection and remain positive
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of initiative
- Positive attitude and ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Some travel may be required
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About Burnett Specialists
Burnett Specialists is a top-ranked, 100% employee-owned recruiting firm with over 50 years of expertise in connecting top talent with exceptional companies. Headquartered in Texas, we specialize in placing professionals in Accounting, IT, HR, Marketing, Engineering, Sales, Legal, Supply Chain, and Administrative roles across major cities, including Houston, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, and El Paso.
With a proven track record of responsiveness, cost savings, and full-spectrum staffing solutions — from temporary and temp-to-hire to payrolling and direct hire placements — we are committed to exceeding expectations and delivering unparalleled results.
As a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), we take pride in building long-term relationships with our clients and candidates while fostering integrity, professionalism, and community involvement.
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Salary : $55,000 - $60,000