Business Development Trainee

Business Development Trainee

No Sales Experience Required | Training Provided | Growth Opportunity

• Do you enjoy talking to people?
• Do you hate sitting behind a desk all day?
• Would you rather spend your day meeting local business owners and building relationships than staring at a computer screen?

Then keep reading.

We're hiring a Business Development Trainee to help grow our presence throughout parts of Essex and Passaic Counties. This Business Development Trainee role is designed for someone who is early in their career, looking for more opportunity, or ready to take the next step professionally. As a Business Development Trainee, you'll work directly with the business owner, learn relationship-building and business development skills, and help introduce our company to local businesses throughout the community.

We're not looking for the most experienced salesperson. We're looking for the right person.

• Someone with personality, drive, curiosity, and follow-through.
• Someone who enjoys meeting people, building relationships, and creating opportunities.
• Most importantly, we're looking for someone who wants to learn.

What We Offer

• Base pay of $48k-$54k
• Lucrative uncapped commission structure
• Mileage and business expense reimbursement
• Direct training and mentorship from the business owner
• Reviews at 3 and 6 months with opportunities for advancement
• Long-term career growth opportunities
• The chance to help build a growing local business from the ground up

You Do Not Need

• Sales experience
• Staffing experience
• An existing book of business
• A sales degree
• Formal business development experience

You Do Need

• To enjoy talking to people
• To be comfortable introducing yourself to new people
• To follow up when you say you're going to
• To be willing to learn
• To show up with a positive attitude every day
• Your own vehicle and current valid License (non-negotiable)

What You'll Do

• Get out into the community and meet local business owners throughout parts of Essex and Passaic Counties
• Introduce yourself, start conversations, and learn about local businesses
• Visit businesses in person and build relationships over time
• Stay in touch with the people you meet through phone calls, emails, and follow-up visits
• Learn about hiring challenges local companies face and how our team can help
• Schedule appointments and create opportunities for deeper business conversations
• Work closely with our team to help local businesses solve workforce challenges
• Stay organized, keep notes, and follow through on commitments
• Build a network of local business relationships that can grow into long-term partnerships

Our most successful candidates have come from:

• Retail
• Hospitality
• Banking
• Bar/Restaurant industry
• Wireless sales
• Recruiting / Management / HR trainee programs
• Brand Ambassadors
• Community-facing roles . Canvassers

If you're good with people and willing to learn, we'd like to meet you.

Why This Role Is Different?

• Most companies are looking for someone who has already done the job.
• We're looking for someone who wants the opportunity to learn it.
• You'll work directly with the owner of the business, receive hands-on mentorship, and have the opportunity to grow your career as the business grows.

If you're motivated, coachable, enjoy meeting new people, and are looking for a career—not just another job—we'd love to hear from you