Sales and Marketing Associate

Balboa Inspection and Maintenance is a provider of Inline inspection services to oil and gas pipeline operators. We a looking for a Sales & Marketing Associate.

POSITION LOCATION: HOUSTON, TX

What You’ll Do

- Pipeline building: Research target accounts (midstream, downstream, nuclear), identify decision makers, and maintain clean, accurate CRM data.

- Outbound support: Draft and send prospecting emails, make introduction calls, and book meetings for leadership.

- Marketing execution: Help create one-pagers, PowerPoint decks, case blurbs, and manage website/social updates; prep materials for conferences and trade shows.

- Proposal support: Assist with RFP checklists, pricing tables, and formatting of commercial/technical proposals.

- Event & demo logistics: Coordinate meetings, track action items, and ensure timely follow-ups.

- Competitive notes: Capture basic competitor intel (who, where, price positioning) and share concise summaries with the team.

- Reporting: Update weekly metrics (new leads, meetings set, pipeline stage moves) and surface simple insights.

What You’ll Learn (Growth Track)

- 0–30 days: Tools, messaging, ICPs, and safety basics; shadow calls; clean up CRM data.

- 31–60 days: Own a small outbound sequence, craft 1–2 collateral pieces, schedule qualified meetings.

- 61–90 days: Support proposals end-to-end, run a booth checklist at one event, and manage a micro-territory.

High performers can progress to Account Executive / Sales Manager in 12–24 months.

What We’re Looking For

- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Marketing, Communications, or similar.

- Clear, concise writing and strong phone/email presence.

- Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable learning technical subjects.

- Proficiency with Microsoft 365; exposure to a CRM is a plus.

- Curiosity about energy, industrial tech, and robotics.

- Prior internships, campus leadership, or sales/marketing projects are great—but not required.

- Competitive nature (Ex: Played varsity sports)

Nice-to-Haves

- Experience coordinating events or managing social/content calendars.

- Familiarity with oil & gas vocabulary or industrial B2B sales.

Compensation & Benefits

- Job Type: Full-time

- Benefits: 401(k), Health, Dental, Vision, Paid time off

How to Apply (Attention to Detail Test)

Email sales@balboa-im.com with the subject line: “Application: Sales & Marketing Associate”.

Include your resume and a brief video (~3 min) covering:

- A bit about yourself (background and experience)

- Why Balboa I&M

- One example of scrappy outreach or a project you’re proud of

- Your earliest start date