Sales & Business Development Associate *SaaS* Hybrid

***This is a hybrid position requiring working from our Coppell, TX or Kennesaw, GA offices on a weekly basis***

Research and Learning, US (CCHGroup.com) is part of Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting, one of the world's leading providers of tax, accounting and audit information, solutions and services to accounting firms, corporate tax and auditing departments, federal and state government agencies, universities and libraries.  Today, the tax and accounting profession is changing and the regulatory landscape is becoming increasingly complex, making it harder to ensure accuracy and effectiveness for clients. As the pace of that change accelerates, Wolters Kluwer continues to be at the forefront of advancement to ensure that tax and accounting professionals have real-time access to answers to complex questions about tax legislation, case law, tax rates and tax rules.
Our key solutions include the CCH® AnswerConnect research platform  that helps streamline workflows, improve accuracy and efficiency, and give users unprecedented access to world-class content; CCH® Account Research Manager®, which provides tax and accounting professionals with all essential guidance they need to stay in compliance with GAAP, GAAS, and SEC rules and regulations; as well as CCH® CPELink, a convenient online self-study resource for tax and accounting professionals to complete their continuing professional education (CPE) requirements.

As a Sales & Business Development Associate for Wolters Kluwer Research & Learning, you will play a key role in supporting our sales and marketing initiatives. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to meet business objectives and achieve growth. You will handle various operational tasks and support strategic planning efforts, ensuring our marketing and sales endeavors are well-executed and aligned with company goals.  You will report to the Manager, Sales & Business Development, Tax & Accounting North America.  Additional responsibilities are outlined below:
YOU WILL:

• Develop and update marketing and sales materials, including presentations and brochures
• Execute and monitor lead generation campaigns and analyze results for improvements
• Organize and maintain comprehensive sales records and customer databases
• Conduct market analysis to identify new opportunities for business growth
• Coordinate sales events, including workshops and webinars, and track their effectiveness
• Assist in the preparation of sales proposals and quotations
• Monitor and report on sales performance metrics and KPIs
• Provide support to the sales team in prospecting and qualifying leads
• Respond to customer inquiries and support their ongoing needs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance sales and marketing efforts

• Other duties as assigned by Manager

YOU HAVE:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance or related field. OR, if no degree, high school diploma + 2 or more years of relevant sales/business development experience

Minimum Experience:

• Sales/marketing internship or relevant professional selling college coursework and/or project experience
• Demonstrated track record of success and achievement in a comparable sales/business development role, internship or sales/marketing related project experience

Nice to have:

• 1 or more years’ experience in a comparable sales/business development or inside/virtual sales role
• 6+ months experience working with software/SaaS solutions or other relevant digital/technical products in a non-manufacturing/Retail or service-related industry

Other Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Analytical Skills: Capability to analyze sales data and campaign performance
• Intermediate Research Skills: Enhanced ability to conduct and interpret market research
• Project Coordination: Ability to coordinate sales and marketing projects effectively.
• CRM Software Proficiency: Understanding of customer relationship management tools
• Presentation Skills: Ability to create and deliver engaging sales presentations
• Problem-Solving: Capability to address customer inquiries and find suitable solutions
• Time Management: Skills to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines
• Written Communication: Ability to produce clear and persuasive sales documentation

TRAVEL:

• Up to 10% annually for company and/or client events

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