PlatinumBlack · 16 hours ago
Business Development Associate
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expPlatinumBlack is a go-to-market strategy and marketing consulting firm that accelerates growth for B2B companies operating in highly technical industries. They are seeking a Business Development Associate to help scale their impact by building their CRM, identifying new prospects, and supporting the growth of their client base.
AdvertisingEnergyMarketingRenewable Energy
Hiring Manager
Jennifer Alanis
Responsibilities
Build and maintain our CRM (HubSpot), including identifying and adding target companies and contacts aligned to our Ideal Client Profile
Execute structured and persistent outbound outreach via email, LinkedIn, and other channels to generate meetings and interest with CMOs, VPs, and other senior decision-makers
Research target companies and contacts to find relevant insights, triggers, and "ways in" that personalize and improve outreach quality
Write compelling outbound emails and follow-ups that are professional, value-adding, and on-brand
Conduct qualification calls to assess prospect needs and potential fit for PlatinumBlack services
Collaborate closely with leadership to refine outreach strategies and provide feedback on prospect response patterns and objections
Maintain complete and accurate activity records in HubSpot CRM and ensure high visibility into pipeline status and KPIs
Contribute to the continuous improvement of messaging, sales cadences, and prospecting workflows
Stay up to date on industry trends across our target sectors to inform outreach and conversation strategy
Represent PlatinumBlack with professionalism, polish, and poise—both online and in person
Qualification
Required
1–5 years of experience in sales, business development, or a similarly outreach-heavy role (internships count)
A sharp, resourceful, and intellectually curious mindset—someone who figures it out and figures it out fast
Strong written communication skills, with the ability to craft thoughtful, concise, and persuasive outreach messages
Comfortable using LinkedIn for research, connection-building, and engagement with prospects
Familiarity with CRM tools like HubSpot, or the ability to learn them quickly and operate with discipline and precision
Based in Houston, TX, with knowledge of and/or connections in local industry (energy, cleantech, engineering) considered a strong plus
High degree of initiative and autonomy—thrives in a fast-paced environment and doesn't wait to be told what to do
Coachable and collaborative, eager to learn and grow into a larger role over time
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail—able to juggle multiple priorities without letting things slip
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Performance-based incentives
Benefits
Company
PlatinumBlack
Formerly Unleaded, PlatinumBlack is a growth consulting and marketing firm that provides tightly integrated go-to-market strategy, marketing, and creative services that help companies accelerate their growth.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Justin Chatigny
Chief Marketing Officer
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