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OVERVIEW

Avannis is an established Market Research Firm looking for a part-time professional with a background in B2B lead generation and sales prospecting.  A background in B2B sales is required.  A background in financial services B2B sales is ideal but not required.  The position is primarily work-from-home.  Compensation is hourly but also includes a significant performance-based component.

Since 2007, Avannis has provided industry leading product offerings to Community Banks and Credit Unions enabling them to compete with larger regional and national competitors.  Avannis focuses on customer service feedback and reporting with a heavy emphasis on customization to client’s needs and high quality client support.  Our model has enabled us to grow consistently year over year for the past 15 years.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience in B2B sales development or B2B lead generation
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills and listening skills
• Cold calling and strategic prospecting experience
• Experience in financial services technology sales is a plus but not required
• Salesforce.com CRM experience a plus
• Highly motivated and sales-minded
• A self-starter who is dedicated, hungry and has a drive to succeed
• Able to work 5 hours per day in 2-3 hour shifts uninterrupted
• Enjoy working from home with excellent time management and organization skills
• Motivated by challenging yet achievable goals
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively
• Ability and willingness to learn new online platforms and skills
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Google docs

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Work under general supervision, but a high degree of initiative and creativity are required and encouraged.
• Identify high-potential prospects and transition qualified leads to sales associates for further follow up.
• Use phone, email, social media and SEO strategy to identify and qualify leads.
• Make approximately 6-10 phone calls to prospective clients per hour.
• Follow up on leads generated through marketing activity.
• Take core content and adapt it for various purposes
• Document sales information in CRM (Sales force)
• Work closely with sales to continuously improve the quality of the database through lead scoring and nurturing
• Maintain weekly reports for management on customer communication progress.

TRAINING

For the right candidate, Avannis will provide fully paid training for this position.  A 60 day trial period will also provide both Avannis and the candidate an opportunity to see if this is a good fit.  At the end of the trial period, both the candidate and Avannis are encouraged to provide transparent feedback regarding the long-term prospects of working together.

HOURS

This is a Part-time position 25 hours/week, 5 hours a day (M-F) between 9am-5pm in 2-3 hour uninterrupted shifts.

WORK FROM HOME REQUIREMENTS

• A quiet room where you will not be disturbed and which is not vulnerable to outside noise
• A computer with a high-speed internet connection
• A telephone line with a clear and consistent connection

COMPENSATION

Starting pay is $20/hour plus up to $8k/year in performance compensation. (Total potential compensation is $33,000/year working Part-time, 5 hours/day)

FLSA & EMPLOYMENT STATUS

This is a W2 position and you will be a direct employee of Avannis.  The position is part-time non-exempt.

Application

To apply, please send your resume together with a paragraph about what interests you about this position, how it fits with your situation, and how your background makes it a fit. You may send your application to jobs@avannis.com.

Overview

Avannis, a market research firm headquartered in Denver, is looking for experienced professionals with a strong work ethic who would like to work part-time from home. (Applicants must live in the states of Colorado, Arizona or Idaho). Work with a team of experienced professionals who have been doing this successfully for 20 years.

Work afternoon/evenings, 6-10 hours per week calling customers and asking for their feedback about service they received from their bank. Absolutely no sales involved. 80-90% of the people we contact are happy to provide their feedback. Successful candidates will be comfortable calling people and asking for their feedback. Our approach is professional and engaging, but never pushy and always respectful. After completing an interview, a detailed summary of the conversation is required providing insights into the customer’s point of view. A typical call takes about 10-15 minutes to complete.

Job Requirements

• Live in the states of Colorado, Arizona or Idaho
• 1-2 years experience speaking with executives and/or high value customers
• Must be willing to submit to criminal and credit background checks
• Pleasant and upbeat telephone voice and demeanor
• Proven ability to complete assignments
• Ability to read a script without sounding scripted
• Ability to listen carefully and formulate thoughtful, intelligent questions on the fly
• Strong understanding of basic retail banking products and terminology
• Organized and self motivated to complete ongoing monthly assignments
• Strong writing, spelling and grammar skills
• Strong internet navigation skills

Work From Home Requirements

• Available at least 2 times a week between 3-8pm, Monday through Friday
• A quiet room where you will not be disturbed and which is not vulnerable to outside noise
• A computer with a reliable high-speed internet connection

Training

Training requires 3-4 sessions of 2 hours each and can be done completely over the phone.

Compensation

• $4.50 per completed survey
• Most interviewers complete 3-4 surveys per hour when they stay focused for 2-4 hours at a time

Application

To apply, please send your resume together with a paragraph about what interests you about this position, how it fits with your situation, and how your background makes it a fit. You may send your application to jobs@avannis.com.