Business Development Associate

Allied Universal; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) enrollment

Paid holidays and sick days

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Business Development Associate in Philadelphia. In this role, you will support field sales activities, assist Sales Executives, and perform tasks such as telemarketing and proposal writing. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of sales experience.

Responsibilities include conducting cold calls, maintaining CRM database, and developing proposals. Benefits include comprehensive insurance and vacation time. Join a company that values positive community impact!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus at least 2 years of inside sales or marketing experience.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills over the phone and in person.
• Ability to successfully utilize CRM software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cold calls and qualify prospects.
• Support regional sales with proposals and presentations.
• Maintain accurate CRM records.
• Assist in developing contracts for new clients.

Skills

Inside sales experience

CRM software utilization

Microsoft Office Suite

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Company Overview

Allied Universal® is North America’s leading security and facility services company, offering rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Position Overview

Allied Universal is currently seeking a Business Development Associate to support field sales activities with the intent to drive key performance indicators and sales results. The role encompasses assisting Sales Executives and local Business Development Managers with many of the components of their job functions including telemarketing support, proposal writing, creating presentations, other sales administrative support and other developmental activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cold calls on a select number of prospects provided by the BDM community to establish face‑to‑face appointments and determine prospect qualification
• Build rapport with prospects and transition cold inquiries over time into warm responsive prospects
• Maintain credibility of existing database by keeping accurate CRM automated records, historical data on the sales process, and updated contact information
• Develop relationships with prospects in database for whom you are striving to set appointments with for BDMs
• Support the region’s sales team to create high quality, compelling, and customer‑focused proposals/PowerPoint presentations in support of business goals by using high‑level writing skills to persuasively answer questions to RFPs and develop proposal text
• Assist region’s BDMs in developing contracts for new clients
• Assist with the completion of pricing models at the direction of the VP of Sales
• Participate in meetings with prospects, as requested
• Maintain confidentiality of all information and data
• Network within community relationships, attend and get actively involved with identified associations (BOMA, ASIS, etc.), as agreed upon with VP of Sales
• Actively utilize social media in a positive fashion to exemplify the AUS brand
• Proactively seek out ways to improve the Allied Universal prospect and customer experience
• Contribute to the Region meeting and/or exceeding sales expectations

Qualifications

• Preferred candidate has a Bachelor’s degree plus at least 2 years of inside sales or marketing experience, preferably with a service product
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Windows-based computers and peripheral equipment
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills over the phone and in person
• Demonstrated ability to successfully utilize CRM software to drive sales (SalesForce.com, ACT, Gold Mine, Upshot, Siebold, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team‑oriented environment that allows for collaboration with the sales and operations teams in identifying and resolving problems, issues, concerns
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors and general public
• Ability to deal with internal and external customers and perform multiple tasks in a timely, courteous and professional manner
• Must be able to meet deadlines, work independently, take initiative and follow through with requests and details

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company’s 401(k) or Supplemental Income Plan, subject to eligibility requirements
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

Equal Opportunity

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com