Join ABGi

ABGi Group is an international tax consulting firm dedicated to accelerating innovation. We are the world’s leading R&D tax incentives advisor, and we work with companies all over the world to identify research and development tax credits and other business opportunities. ABGi Group has a strong presence in 10 countries, including in the UK, and in France, Canada, Brazil, and more. We are seeking recent undergraduate, graduate, and law school graduates to join our rapidly-growing U.S. headquarters in the Galleria/Uptown area of Houston, Texas.

As a Research Tax Credit Associate, you will work in a collaborative team setting to identify and substantiate R&D tax credit claims for clients across the United States. ABGi USA has worked with hundreds of clients in the architecture, engineering, software, biomedical sciences, oil and gas, manufacturing, apparel, brewing, aerospace, and agriculture industries. Prior tax and/or R&D tax credit experience preferred, but not required; we offer a complete training program, and our tax credit experts will tailor your training and development plan to meet your technical background.

If you are energetic, driven, and enjoy working in a collaborative team setting, we will provide you with all of the tools, coaching, and growth opportunities that you need to reach your potential. We encourage work-life balance and offer unlimited challenges, rewards, and opportunities for professional growth.

Join one of Houston's 'Best Places to Work' (Houston Business Journal 2019) as an Inside Sales Representative. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing team. Utilize your professional sales experience to generate new business and be rewarded financially. You will play a fundamental role in achieving our ambitious customer acquisition and revenue growth objectives. You must be comfortable making outgoing calls all day, generating interest, and qualifying prospects. Healthy starting salary with unlimited commission potential.

Primary Objectives & Responsibilities

This is an office position with the majority of the time spent on the phone creating new business through organized lead qualification and prospecting.

• Source new sales opportunities through cold calls and emails;
• Follow-up with prospects and inbound leads;
• Understand customer needs and requirements;• Route qualified opportunities to the Key Account Manager for further development and closure;
• Maintain and expand database of prospects;
• Build pipeline and customer renewals;
• Achieve monthly quotas; and
• Record all account activity and sales information in Salesforce CRM,

Qualifications

• Outstanding telephone skills and experience cold calling all day;
• Engaging personality with a strong desire to add new clients and increase revenue;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Proven inside sales experience is a benefit;
• Motivated and energetic with a track record of exceeding quota;
• Experience working with Salesforce CRM;
• Strong listening skills;
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively; and
• BA/BS degree or equivalent is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Healthy starting salary with unlimited commission potential; 401(k) with employer match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability insurance; access to Teledoc; PTO and holidays; paid covered parking; onsite gym.

ABGi USA is an international tax consulting firm dedicated to accelerating innovation. We are one of the 'Best Places to Work' in Houston (Houston Business Journal 2019) and due to rapid growth, we are seeking Production Associates to join our team of professionals at our U.S. headquarters in the Galleria/Uptown area. This is a unique opportunity to work with the world’s leading R&D tax incentives advisor. We help companies all over the world to identify research and development tax credits and other business opportunities. ABGi Group has a strong presence in 10 countries, including the UK, France, Canada, Brazil, and more.

As a Production Associate, you will work in a collaborative team setting to identify and substantiate R&D tax credit claims for clients across the United States. ABGi USA has worked with thousands of clients in the architecture, engineering, software, biomedical sciences, oil and gas, manufacturing, apparel, brewing, aerospace, and agriculture industries. Prior tax and/or R&D tax credit experience preferred, but not required; we offer a complete training program, and our tax credit experts will tailor your training and development plan to meet your technical background.

If you are a recent undergraduate, graduate or law school graduate and are energetic, driven, and enjoy working in a fun, collaborative team setting, we will provide you with all of the tools, coaching, and growth opportunities that you need to reach your potential. We encourage work-life balance and offer unlimited challenges, rewards, and opportunities for professional growth.

Primary Objectives & Responsibilities

• Work closely with other team members, including engineers, scientists, lawyers, CPAs, and MBAs, to conduct technical analyses and create value for clients in a wide variety of industries;
• Assist in analysis of confidential financial and technical client data;
• Conduct site visits and client interviews to build strong relationships, discuss research and development projects with subject matter experts, and gather and review technical and financial documentation;
• Leverage strong project management skills to ensure deadlines and client expectations are met;
• Draft robust technical reports and deliverables to substantiate tax credit claims; and
• Become an expert in the R&D tax credit and other benefits to educate clients on industry-best practices.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in accounting, law, science, engineering, or business; Graduate degree, MBA, or JD preferred;
• At least one year of experience in a professional setting preferred;
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word and Excel;
• Strong organizational, communication and technical writing skills;
• Excellent analytical and research skills; and
• Available for U.S. and international travel (10%-20%).

Compensation and Benefits

Strong base salary with a monthly and annual performance bonus; 401(k) with employer match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability insurance; access to Teledoc; PTO and holidays; paid covered parking; onsite gym.