Entry-Level Business Development Specialist – Financial Services

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting is seeking an energetic Business Development Associate to join our growing financial services team. This entry-level role focuses on responding to inbound leads, qualifying prospects, and initiating outbound outreach to develop new business.

The position includes a comprehensive onboarding/training program, CRM data entry, and collaboration with the sales and consulting teams to support company growth.

Qualifications

• No prior sales experience required.
• Strong verbal communication and professional phone presence.
• Confident, outgoing, and comfortable speaking with prospective clients.
• Motivated, persistent, and goal-oriented.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete onboarding and training program.
• Respond to inbound leads and qualify them.
• Conduct proactive outbound calls to identify opportunities.
• Build relationships with prospective clients and assess needs.
• Qualify leads and schedule appointments for the sales and consulting team.
• Maintain daily call activity and work toward monthly goals.
• Document lead information within CRM and sales platforms.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.

Skills

Verbal communication

Phone presence

Motivated

Persistence

Team collaboration

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting is seeking an energetic Business Development Associate to join our growing financial services team. This entry-level role focuses on responding to inbound leads, qualifying prospects, and initiating outbound outreach to develop new business.

The position includes a comprehensive onboarding/training program, CRM data entry, and collaboration with the sales and consulting teams to support company growth.