IT Business Development Associate - SAAS

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where

our purpose is to create opportunities

every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.
We recognize that you want to be able to make choices in your career. That's why

CLA

exists, to

create opportunities . We promise to know you and help you.
We are seeking a

Digital Growth Associate (IT Business Development Associate - SAAS)
The Digital Growth Associate works within a CLA region to identify and qualify potential opportunities for CLA digital products and services, as well as other seamless opportunities within CLA.
As a Digital Growth Associate, you will provide support to clients for existing office technologies, communication, and software services, and/or security assessments. The Digital Growth Associate would successfully identify and troubleshoot problems, effectively communicate when completing all tasks and the ability to diagnose common issues and apply knowledge appropriately.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage a database of prospective clients, nurture prospective client relationships and follow up with all prospects.
Aggressively research, identify, contact and qualify leads.
Continuously build and maintain robust pipeline and opportunities.
Work with CLA offices and personnel to develop, assist and execute Business Development events and activities.
Work with CLA Senior sales personnel on opportunities in various parts of sales process.
Lead territory research and development strategy.
Define and measure event success metrics to increase pipeline growth and lead generation.
Maintain marketing performance recap, event briefs, event plan, post event notes and metrics.
Create and maintain event folders and reports.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree or working towards a bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Strategy, Communication or related field.
Exemplify our CLA values - curious, collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and reliable.
Passion for doing impactful work, accountability for actions, initiative make visions a reality, integrity that places honesty and trust above all else, professionalism, and conscientiousness.
Strong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
Willingness to learn new technologies
Accounting experience, a plus, but not required.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel to client sites.
Our Perks:
Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
Paid Volunteer Time Off
Mental health coverage
Quarterly Wellness stipend
Fertility benefits
Complete list of benefits here
The wage range for this position is: $65K - $90K. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.
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Wellness at CLA
To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.
To view a complete list of benefits click here.