Sales & Business Development Associate

Job Description
Job Description
Sales & Business Development Associate
Location:
Toledo, OH
Work Arrangement:
Fully Onsite
About the Opportunity
Are you competitive, driven, and ready to turn your people skills into a rewarding career? We are seeking a motivated
Sales & Business Development Associate to join our onsite team in Toledo, Ohio. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys connecting with people, building relationships, and learning how to grow a business while working toward a future in leadership. No previous B2B sales experience is required.

We provide paid training, hands-on mentorship, and professional development to help you build the skills needed to succeed in sales, business development, and eventually management. Whether your background is in retail, hospitality, customer service, athletics, or another people-focused environment, we are interested in candidates who bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a desire to grow.

What You'll Do
Drive Business Development:
Identify opportunities to connect with businesses, establish new relationships, and contribute to company growth.

Build Client Relationships

Work directly with business clients to understand their needs, present solutions, and develop long-term professional partnerships.

Support Sales Growth

Participate in prospecting, outreach, sales presentations, and face-to-face client interactions.

Develop Existing Accounts

Help strengthen client relationships, support retention efforts, and identify opportunities to expand business partnerships.

Learn Sales Strategies

Participate in structured training to develop skills in communication, negotiation, consultative selling, and account management.
Collaborate with the Team:
Work alongside experienced professionals to achieve sales goals, share ideas, and contribute to a high-performing team.

Develop Leadership Skills

Learn team development, coaching, performance management, and business operations as you progress.

Achieve Performance Goals

Work toward individual and team objectives while demonstrating accountability, initiative, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Training & Career Advancement
This role is designed for individuals who want to build a long-term career rather than remain in an entry-level sales position. From day one, you will receive paid training and ongoing support to help you develop practical sales and business development skills.

As you gain experience and demonstrate consistent performance, you may have the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities and progress into leadership. Potential career progression:
Sales & Business Development Associate:
Learn the sales process, build client relationships, develop accounts, and consistently work toward established performance goals. Senior Associate / Team Lead:
Demonstrate strong sales results, support the training of new team members, and develop coaching and leadership capabilities.

Management

Become eligible for consideration for a management position by demonstrating sustained performance, strong communication, leadership readiness, and the ability to help others succeed.
Advancement is based on individual performance, demonstrated leadership ability, completion of development milestones, and business needs. High-performing candidates may be considered for advancement within approximately 6–12 months, depending on their progress and available opportunities.

Compensation & Benefits
Annual Compensation:
$60,000–$70,000.

Paid Training

Structured onboarding, hands-on instruction, and ongoing coaching.

Performance-Based Opportunities

Compensation details, including guaranteed base pay, any training-period guarantees, and applicable commissions or incentives, will be clearly explained during the hiring process.

Career Development

Ongoing opportunities to strengthen sales, client relationship, and leadership skills.

Advancement Potential

A performance-driven pathway toward increased responsibility and management consideration. The compensation range and structure will be confirmed during the interview process, including the distinction between guaranteed earnings and variable compensation. What We're Looking For
We are looking for individuals who are motivated to learn, comfortable working with people, and excited by the opportunity to build a career in business. Successful candidates will demonstrate:
Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

A positive attitude and professional approach to client interactions. A competitive mindset and motivation to achieve goals. Coachability and a willingness to receive feedback. The ability to build rapport and establish professional relationships. Strong time management, organization, and follow-through. An interest in sales, business development, and leadership. The ability to work full-time in a fully onsite environment in Toledo, Ohio. Previous B2B sales experience is not required.

We welcome applicants with transferable experience in retail, hospitality, customer service, fundraising, athletics, team leadership, and other fast-paced, customer-facing environments. Why Join Us? Start a new career with paid training and hands-on mentorship. Gain direct experience working with business clients. Develop valuable sales, communication, and relationship-building skills. Learn the fundamentals of team development and business leadership. Work toward a clear, performance-based management pathway. Build a professional skill set with opportunities for long-term career growth.

Ready to Take the Next Step? If you are motivated, enjoy working with people, and want to develop skills that can take your career beyond traditional sales, we encourage you to apply. Join our Toledo team as a Sales & Business Development Associate and start building your future in sales, business development, and leadership.