Business Developer

Accelera; Indian Trail (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to drive growth in a field-based role. You will identify potential clients, craft outreach plans, and execute meetings to uncover workforce solutions for local businesses.

The position requires four days per week in the field, strong relationship skills, and a hunter mentality to secure new business and develop long-term partnerships. Local travel will be expected.

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated history of successful sales prospecting via phone and in-person meetings.
• Experience in managing and planning a designated sales territory.
• Strong ability to close deals and secure new business.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential clients and develop strategic outreach plans.
• Execute outreach through cold calls, appointments, and face-to-face meetings.
• Spend four days a week in the field engaging with prospects and understanding their challenges.

Skills

Sales prospecting

Territory planning

Closing deals

Market research

Verbal & written communication

MS Word & Outlook

Typing 40 WPM

Tools

Word

Outlook

Typing 40 WPM

Job description

Are you a people person with a sharp intuition for business dynamics? We are seeking a dynamic, relationship-focused Outside Sales Representative to join our team. If you possess a hunter mentality, excel at networking, and have a talent for identifying key decision-makers, we want to hear from you.

Your Responsibilities

Your primary objective is to drive business growth. You will be responsible for identifying potential clients, developing strategic outreach plans, and executing them through cold calling, appointment setting, and face-to-face meetings. Expect to spend at least four days a week in the field, engaging with prospects to understand their operational challenges and offering effective workforce solutions.

Success Factors

• Thrive on building genuine professional connections and fostering long-term partnerships.
• Demonstrate resilience by effectively converting objections into successful business agreements.
• Utilize active listening to uncover client needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Manage multiple sales pipelines and competing priorities with high efficiency.
• Maintain a competitive drive to achieve top-tier performance results.
• Contribute to a supportive environment by prioritizing collective team achievements alongside personal goals.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated history of successful sales prospecting via telephone and in-person interactions.
• Expertise in managing and planning a designated sales territory.
• Strong natural instincts for closing deals and securing new business.
• Proficiency in conducting thorough business research to identify opportunities.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Competency in basic computer software including Word, Outlook, and a typing speed of 40+ WPM.

Preferred Attributes

• High levels of ambition and professional grit.
• A natural curiosity that supports a consultative approach to selling.
• A consistently positive and proactive attitude.
• Confidence in taking initiative and requesting the sale.
• The ability to align with and represent our organizational culture effectively.

Operational Details

Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and be prepared for local travel within the assigned territory for at least four days each week. Success is supported by clear weekly activity targets and a structured plan for your top 20 prospects.

Why Join Us

We are dedicated to transforming how organizations assemble their teams. As a representative of our brand, you will play a pivotal role in helping local businesses succeed by connecting them with the right talent. If you are prepared to manage your own territory and make a tangible impact.

Core Proficiencies

• Field Sales Management
• External Sales Operations
• B2B Sales Outreach
• Workforce Solutions Sales