Business Development Associate

At BDO Seidman, we hire one individual at a time. The nature of our market makes it imperative we recruit individuals with impact, the kind of people who will make a difference the moment they arrive and who will flourish under our core values of competence, honesty and integrity, dedication, professionalism and responsibility and accountability. BDO Seidman, LLP is a national professional services firm providing assurance, tax, financial advisory and consulting services to a wide range of publicly traded and privately held companies. For almost 100 years we have provided quality service and leadership through the active involvement of our most experienced and committed professionals. Our team consists of highly experienced and knowledgeable professionals, many of whom are recognized as key thought leaders within the industry. We provide a full range of services and opportunities for people with diverse talents. If you're an outstanding individual who is interested in evaluating all of your options, you owe it to yourself to explore a career with BDO Seidman. At BDO Seidman, we are committed to delivering independent, efficient, effective and comprehensive audits. We provide quality assurance services to help ensure that our clients' financial statements meet the regulatory and business requirements under which they function, and are committed to values of integrity, trust, professionalism, independence and service. Proposal and presentation development and support Research on prospects and clients List generation and management Contact database administration Sales results reporting Administration of local promotions and sponsorships Development and maintenance of marketing materials Bachelors degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related field 3+ years experience in marketing, communications or business development preferably in the accounting, financial consulting, business advisory services and/or banking industries. Advanced writing, editing and proofreading skills with a focus on developing sales messages with impact Basic knowledge of research and database tools Knowledge of production processes for print, Internet and web-based materials Ability to understand and communicate BDO Seidmans business, marketplace and value proposition Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills Driven self-starter with a proactive approach to serving professionals at all levels in a client-oriented environment Excellent project management skills; ability to work in a deadline-driven environment; handle multiple projects simultaneously and manage process and service providers to accomplish desired results Working knowledge of business development/marketing strategies and tactics and their application in a professional services organization Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools Company:  BDO Seidman, LLP Location:  Houston, TX 77002 Job Category:  Business/Strategic Management Company:  BDO Seidman, LLP Reference Code:  bdo-00000068 Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match our current needs will be considered applicants and will receive responses from BDO. Thank you for your interest in BDO Seidman, LLP. BDO Seidman, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Any trademarks and service marks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners.