Sales & Marketing Associate-Austin, TX

Sales & Marketing Associate

The Advisory Board Company (NASDAQ: ABCO)

www.advisory.com

The Advisory Board Company (NASDAQ: ABCO) is a leading health care professional services firm providing best practices insight, implementation and technology solution services. Serving over 2,600 of the country's preeminent hospitals, health care systems, pharmaceutical companies and insurers, The Advisory Board provides executive education, strategic planning, decision facilitation, and process redesign and improvement services through its membership programs, Academy training sessions, H*Works implementation services, and business intelligence solutions.  A continually expanding business portfolio provides employees with significant opportunities for career development at an accelerated pace, while an employee-focused internal environment places emphasis on service ethic, spirit of generosity, team engagement, and continuous learning.

The Sales & Marketing Associate will be responsible for new business development through daily interaction with our prospective members in the health care practice.  Supporting our growth, Sales & Marketing Associates are responsible for the initial contact with a prospect and facilitating momentum of a positive decision toward membership.

This position will be located in Austin, Texas.

Key components of the position include (but are not limited to):

Sales Support Activities Target prospective members through background market research and direct contact Maintain prospective membership pool through telephone networking and campaigns Recruit prospective members to attend annual meetings Assist  Director with relationship-building efforts Schedule marketing appointments with prospective members Hit monthly new business development outreach and scheduling goals Prepare follow-up materials after marketing meetings Participate in finalizing membership agreements and closing prospects

Marketing Activities Monitor industry trends and institution-specific issues in order to tailor marketing efforts Maintain a comprehensive understanding of Advisory Board research and programs Prepare background institution and market research in preparation for marketing visits Assist in development of targeted marketing campaigns


Desired candidate characteristics include the following: Bachelor’s Degree Excellent telephone and interpersonal skills Attachment to goals Attention to detail Excellent writing and oral communication skills Excellent problem-solving and brainstorming skills

To Apply: Please send resume to our online application tool at the link below.

http://www.advisoryboardcompany.com/content/careers/opportunities.html


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