Business Development Associate

Calculated Hire; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Promote from within

Training program

Car allowance

Phone stipend

Health benefits

401(k) match

Incentive trips

Job summary

Calculated Hire is seeking a Business Development Associate to join a comprehensive sales development program designed to transition into an Account Executive role. You will learn to build strategic client relationships, identify opportunities, and deliver talent and professional services solutions across industries.

You will gain skills in consultative B2B sales, workforce solutions, pipeline management, and executive-level communication, while enjoying a competitive base salary plus uncapped

Qualifications

• Interest in B2B sales and consultative solutions.
• Will learn to identify workforce challenges and tailor talent solutions.
• Comfort with prospecting, meetings, and client strategy.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured sales training program focused on consultative selling and business development.
• Generate new business opportunities through strategic prospecting and lead generation.
• Schedule meetings with business leaders and key decision-makers.
• Build relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Shadow and collaborate with Account Executives on client meetings and presentations.
• Develop a pipeline of opportunities to support future sales growth.
• Work with your manager and teammates to achieve goals.
• Prepare for promotion into an Account Executive role through hands-on training.

Skills

Consultative selling

Lead generation

Pipeline management

Executive communication

Relationship building

Business development

Job description

Applications will be accepted until at least November 30th, 2026

January Start Date

Who We Are

Calculated Hire is a professional services and staffing firm that provides the resources every business needs to thrive, specializing in accounting and finance, marketing and creative, sales and customer experience, supply chain and operations, and integrated risk management. As part of Eight Eleven Group, we partner with companies across all industries to deliver flexible staffing models and tailored solutions that help solve complex talent and business challenges.

Since our founding, we've grown by investing in our people, promoting from within, and building a culture centered on growth, accountability, and winning together.

What You'll Do

As a Business Development Associate (BDA), you'll begin your career in a comprehensive sales development program designed to prepare you for a successful transition into an Account Executive role. You'll learn how to build strategic client relationships, identify new business opportunities, and deliver consultative talent and professional services solutions to businesses across industries.

In this role, you will:

• Participate in a structured sales training program focused on consultative selling and business development
• Generate new business opportunities through strategic prospecting and lead generation
• Schedule meetings with business leaders and key decision-makers
• Build relationships with prospective and existing clients
• Learn to identify workforce challenges and recommend customized talent solutions
• Shadow and collaborate with experienced Account Executives on client meetings and presentations
• Develop a pipeline of opportunities to support future sales growth
• Work closely with your manager and teammates to achieve individual and team goals
• Prepare for promotion into an Account Executive role through hands-on training and real-world client experience

What You'll Learn

Throughout the program, you'll gain experience in:

• Consultative B2B sales and solution selling
• Professional services, staffing, and workforce solutions
• Prospecting, pipeline management, and opportunity development
• Executive-level communication and presentation skills
• Relationship building and account management
• Negotiation, client strategy, and business development
• Working in a collaborative, high-performance sales environment

Our training program is designed to equip you with the skills, confidence, and experience needed to succeed as an Account Executive and build a long-term career with Calculated Hire.

What We're Looking For

• Competitive, driven, and goal-oriented
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Coachable and eager to learn
• Resilient, proactive, and team-oriented
• Internship, leadership, athletics, or customer-facing experience preferred

What You'll Gain

• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission
• Clear advancement through a promote-from-within culture
• Industry-leading training and mentorship
• Monthly car allowance and phone stipend
• Health benefits and 401(k) match
• Incentive trips and performance-based rewards

At Calculated Hire, we don't just hire employees- we develop future leaders.

EEO STATEMENT

Eight Eleven Group is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinance.

PAY DISCLAIMER

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.