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Verified Pay check_circle $45,000 - $50,000 per year
Hours Full-time
Location Reston, Virginia

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Job Description
Why You Want to Work Here:
Are you ready to launch your sales career at a fast-growing company where you’ll learn the foundations of business development, and relationship-building? At ROCS Grad Staffing, we connect top college students and recent grads with meaningful career opportunities and we’re hiring a Business Development Associate to support our Account Management team and grow our client partnerships.
This is a perfect entry-level role for someone who enjoys connecting with people, is eager to learn, and wants a front-row seat to the world of sales, recruiting, and client management.
Why Join ROCS?
Foundational Sales Experience: You’ll be paired with a successful Account Manager and learn how to prospect, pitch, and build lasting relationships with clients.Hands-On Training: Gain real-world experience while shadowing meetings, attending networking events, and learning best practices in business development.Team-Oriented Culture: Join a supportive, high-energy team that’s been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies.Perks & Incentives: Office snacks, company outings, team bonuses, and a President’s Club trip to a tropical destination.Growth Path: With strong performance, you’ll have opportunities to grow into an Account Manager role with increased responsibility, client visibility, and earning potential.
Your Role as a Business Development Associate
  • Partner directly with a top-performing Account Manager to support their client development efforts
  • Book qualified meetings with potential clients through outreach via phone calls, email, LinkedIn, and in-person networking
  • Research prospective companies and decision-makers using industry tools and platforms
  • Shadow client meetings to learn how we present our services, uncover hiring needs, and close new business
  • Represent ROCS at local events, career fairs, and networking opportunities
  • Track activity, outreach, and meeting notes in our CRM (HubSpot)
  • Contribute to a high-performing, collaborative team environment
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking enthusiastic, entry-level candidates who:
  • Hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year university (recent grads encouraged to apply!)
  • Are outgoing, friendly, and confident in starting conversations with new people
  • Are eager to learn and grow in a professional sales environment
  • Have strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy team culture
  • Are organized, self-motivated, and excited to take on new challenges
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary: $45,000–$50,000 base + Bonuses (On Target Earnings - $60,000+)
Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Maternity & paternity leave
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
  • Office snacks, company outings, and team celebrations
  • President’s Club: Annual all-expenses-paid trip for top performers
About ROCS Grad Staffing
At ROCS, we connect businesses across the Northern VA and Washington DC Metro Area with top-tier entry- and junior-level talent. We’ve helped thousands of grads launch their careers and helped our clients grow their teams with quality hires.

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Posting ID: 1275580542 Posted: 2026-07-08 Job Title: Business Development Associate