Entry-Level Sales Associate

Air Comfort, Inc; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Comfort, Inc. is seeking an energetic Entry-Level Business Development / Sales Associate in Denver to support growth by identifying opportunities, building client relationships, and assisting with the sales process.

You will qualify leads, schedule meetings, maintain CRM data, assist with proposals and marketing materials, and collaborate with marketing and operations to drive lead generation while staying informed on industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Familiarity with CRM systems.
• Experience with outreach tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research prospective clients and opportunities.
• Conduct outbound outreach via calls, email, LinkedIn, and events.
• Qualify leads and schedule meetings.
• Maintain CRM records and update client data.
• Support sales presentations, proposals, and marketing materials.
• Track pipeline, activities, and KPIs.
• Assist with customer follow-up and relationship management.
• Attend industry events and networking opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations to drive lead gen.
• Stay informed on industry trends and competitors.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Aspire

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and energetic Entry-Level Business Development / Sales Associate to support our growth initiatives by identifying new business opportunities, building client relationships, and assisting with the sales process. This role is ideal for individuals looking to launch a career in sales, business development, account management, or marketing.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify prospective clients, partners, and business opportunities.
• Conduct outbound outreach through phone calls, email campaigns, LinkedIn, and networking events.
• Qualify leads and schedule meetings for VP of Business Development or Regional sales managers.
• Maintain and update customer information within CRM systems.
• Support the development of sales presentations, proposals, and marketing materials.
• Track sales activities, pipeline progress, and key performance metrics.
• Assist with customer follow-up and relationship management.
• Attend industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities as assigned.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to support lead generation initiatives.
• Stay informed on industry trends, competitors, and market developments.

Required Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Previous customer service, retail, fundraising, or sales experience.
• Familiarity with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or Aspire.
• Experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator or prospecting tools.
• Understanding of B2B sales processes and lead generation techniques.

Key Competencies

• Communication and presentation skills
• Relationship building
• Problem-solving
• Goal orientation
• Adaptability
• Customer focus
• Initiative and persistence

Performance Metrics

Success in this role may be measured by:

• Number of qualified leads generated
• Meetings scheduled
• Sales pipeline growth
• Conversion rates