Business Development Associate

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Withum is a forward-thinking, technology-driven advisory and accounting firm, helping clients to Be in a Position of StrengthSM in today’s modern business landscape. Withum empowers clients with innovative tools and solutions to address their accounting, tax and overall business management needs. Withum is a place where talent thrives. We recruit only the best and brightest people, with a genuine passion for the business.

Withum seeks a Business Development Associate who will report to the Business Development Executive and Principal and be responsible for expanding Withum's market position in several different campaigns across the country. This person will build key customer relationships, identify business opportunities in coordination with the Firm's Partners, facilitate and close business deals and maintain extensive knowledge of current market conditions. The Business Development Associate will work with the Partner group, marketing and other key staff to increase sales opportunities and thereby maximize revenue for the Firm. They will also help manage existing clients to ensure they stay satisfied and positive.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Primary role of the Business Development Associates is to prospect for new clients by cold calling, advertising or other means of generating interest from potential clients
• Must plan persuasive approaches and pitches that will convince potential clients to do business with our Firm
• Must develop a rapport with new clients, and set targets for sales and provide support that will continually improve the relationship
• Responsible for developing a pipeline of new business coming into the Firm
• Work with Partners, the Business Development team and marketing in contacting prospects from designated campaigns while logging contacts made and development of the campaign
• Use knowledge of the market and competitors, identify and develop the Firm’s unique selling propositions and differentiators

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of business development experience
• Thorough knowledge of the related market and competitors, and the solutions/services of the accounting industry
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or other related field. MBA or other advanced degree is a plus
• Proven track record of successful business development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, confidence interacting with clients and business partners, and ability to maintain professional composure in a challenging role
• Proactive, results-oriented, self-starter
• Ability to travel and to attend networking and other functions outside of normal business hours

The compensation for this position will vary by location. If you reside in California or New York City, the salary ranges are from $50,000 - $60,000. Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/..

Withum will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, weight, height, disability or because they are a protected veteran.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

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