Business Development Rep (Former Athletes and Veterans)

Shift Group; Ontario; Remote; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in career transitions for former athletes and veterans seeks a Business Development Representative. This entry-level position focuses on new business development, account research, and relationship management, providing a dynamic opportunity for those transitioning from sports to business. Candidates with a background in athletics or military are particularly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position targeting former athletes and veterans.
• Strong ability to manage relationships and track performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• New Business Development
• Account Research and Prospecting
• Keeping CRM up to Date
• Relationship Building & Management
• Performance Metrics & Tracking

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

College/Pro/Olympic Athletes or Veterans preferred

Job description

Business Development Rep (Former Athletes and Veterans)

Business Development Rep (Former Athletes and Veterans)

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About the job

Business Development Representative

*This posting was created on behalf of one of Shift Group's clients

Key Responsibilities

• New Business Development
• Account Research and Prospecting
• Keeping CRM up to Date
• Relationship Building & Management
• Performance Metrics & Tracking

Qualifications

• College/Pro/Olympic Athletes or Veterans preferred
• Ability to work under pressure

What is Shift Group?

Shift Group is the go-to career transition platform for elite former athletes and military veterans. We help top-tier talent translate their skills—discipline, resilience, and leadership—into high-impact careers.

With our proven training and coaching, candidates gain the industry knowledge and professional acumen needed to thrive in roles across sales, strategy, finance, product, and operations.

Why Us?

We’ve been in your shoes. As former NCAA D1 and professional athletes, as well as military veterans, we know what it takes to transition successfully into business. Our Unlock program goes beyond job placement—it equips candidates with real-world training, expert mentorship, and a powerful network to accelerate their careers.

Hiring partners trust Shift Group because we deliver coachable, driven professionals who are ready to make an impact from day one.

Why can't I see the name of the company?

Shift Group works with hundreds of companies specifically looking to hire former athletes and veterans, so there are actually a large range of opportunities beyond this job posting! Once you join Shift Group, you will enter our process and be able to explore all opportunities

*Shift Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Business Development, and General Business

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Software Development

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