Quick Overview
Job Description
Business Development Representative – Entry Level / Willing to Train
Sterling Heights, MI | Hybrid
$22.00–$24.00 per hour + Performance Bonuses
We are looking for an ambitious, motivated, people-oriented individual who wants to build a career in business development and sales.
You do not need years of sales experience for this position. We are willing to train the right person.
What matters most is your attitude, work ethic, confidence, willingness to learn, and desire to succeed.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys talking to people, building relationships, working toward goals, and wants the opportunity to grow professionally and financially.
What You’ll Do
- Make outbound business-to-business cold calls to prospective clients
- Introduce company services to business owners, executives, HR leaders, operations leaders, and other decision-makers
- Help identify and develop new business opportunities
- Follow up with prospective clients by phone and email
- Schedule meetings and discovery calls
- Build relationships with businesses throughout the United States
- Learn how to identify client needs and present solutions professionally
- Maintain accurate notes, follow-ups, and activity in the company CRM
- Re-engage previous and inactive business relationships
- Assist with prospecting campaigns and outreach efforts
- Participate in client meetings, networking opportunities, site visits, and business development activities
- Work closely with leadership and experienced team members
- Learn the full business development process from prospecting through client relationship development
- Travel as needed for client meetings, events, site visits, and other business opportunities
- Work toward weekly and monthly outreach, appointment, and business development goals
What We’re Looking For
- Ambitious and motivated
- Hungry to learn, grow, and succeed
- Outgoing and comfortable talking to new people
- Confident communicating over the phone
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Coachable and willing to accept feedback
- Competitive and goal-oriented
- Persistent and comfortable hearing “no”
- Strong follow-up skills
- Organized and dependable
- Professional verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable using computers, email, Microsoft Office, and business software
- Able to manage multiple conversations and priorities
- Able to work independently while also being part of a team
- Willing to make outbound cold calls on a regular basis
- Must be able to travel as needed
- Must be able to work a hybrid schedule based out of Sterling Heights, Michigan
Experience
Previous experience in sales, customer service, hospitality, retail, account management, business development, or another customer-facing position is helpful, but not required.
We are willing to train the right person who demonstrates strong communication skills, professionalism, ambition, reliability, and the desire to learn.
Compensation
$22.00–$24.00 per hour, depending on experience, plus performance-based bonus opportunities.
Benefits
- Performance bonuses
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Hybrid work schedule
- Paid training and professional development
- Opportunity to work with businesses throughout the United States
- Career advancement opportunities
Schedule / Location
This is a hybrid position based in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Candidates must be able to report to the Sterling Heights location as required and travel for business-related meetings, client visits, events, or other opportunities as needed.
Who Would Be Successful in This Role?
This position is ideal for someone who wants more than just an hourly job.
We are looking for someone who wants to learn business, develop professional sales skills, build relationships, earn bonuses, and grow into greater responsibility over time.
You do not have to know everything on day one. We will train the right person.
You do need to bring the drive, effort, professionalism, and willingness to learn.