Business Development Associate

Business Development AssociateTanner LLP, Utah's largest public accounting firm, is seeking a motivated and organized Business Development Associate to support the firm's business development efforts in the Salt Lake City market. This role is designed for a recent graduate or early-career professional who is interested in business development, professional services, relationship-building, event management, and sales support. The Business Development Associate will work closely with the Director of Business Development and serve as a key support resource for events, sponsorships, inbound leads, CRM management, and coordination between Business Development and Marketing. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, professional, and eager to learn how business development works inside a growing CPA and advisory firm.The ideal candidates will have the following qualities:Bachelor's degree preferred.Demonstrated success in business development, professional services, sales, marketing, event management, or relationship-building.Professional sales experience, sales internship experience, or customer-facing experience is a plus.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Comfortable managing multiple projects, deadlines, events, and follow-up items.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Professional presence and ability to interact with business leaders, partners, prospects, and referral sources.Comfortable learning and using CRM systems.Proactive, creative, and willing to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.Ability to attend occasional after-hours business development events, networking events, conferences, and firm-sponsored activities.Professional responsibilities will include tasks such as the following:Event and Sponsorship SupportCRM Support and Data HygieneInbound Lead and Web Lead SupportBusiness Development and Marketing CoordinationDirector of Business Development SupportWe're sure you will tell us what you have to offer, but here is what we bring to the table:The best training through Tanner LLC, Allinial Global, and other quality providersOpen PTO policy, paid holidays, and a company wide shut down between the week of Christmas and New Years DayExcellent health, life, disability and dental insurance401(k) plan with guaranteed company contributionUnique coaching & opportunities for advancementExceptional technical resourcesCompetitive compensation