Business Development Associate

Helion; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Base salary of $50,000

Bonuses and weekly commissions

Incentive trip

Mentorship and training

Job summary

Helion is seeking a recent graduate to launch a career in Sales & Leadership with a clear path to an Account Manager. You will engage with clients, gain hands-on sales and leadership experience, and participate in comprehensive training with mentoring.

The role offers a hybrid schedule (1 day in the office), a $50,000 base salary, and bonuses plus weekly commissions. Graduates will build client relationships while developing leadership capabilities within a fast-growing consulting firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field by December 2026.
• Strong communication and leadership aptitude.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Competitive spirit, initiative, and a desire to advance.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients and contractors to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Develop leadership skills and begin mentoring junior team members.
• Become an expert in manufacturing consulting.
• Build strong, lasting client relationships through effective communication.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Fast-paced environment

Initiative

Competitive spirit

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Job description

Hybrid – 1 day per week in the office

(Ideal for May 2026, August 2026, & December 2026 Graduates Ready to Start Their Career in Sales & Leadership)

About the Role:

Are you a highly competitive individual looking to launch a rewarding career in Sales & Leadership? This role is designed to give motivated, driven professionals a clear path to progress into a Account Manager position. You'll gain hands-on client engagement, sales and leadership experience. This position will have training and requires no experience previously in sales.

About Us:

Helion is a dynamic, fast-growing company helping businesses achieve growth through consulting solutions. We foster a culture of performance, guided by our core values:

• Grow Your Own
• Know Thy Client
• You Are What You Deliver

What You'll Do:

• Engage with clients and contractors to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Develop leadership skills and begin mentoring junior team members.
• Become an expert in manufacturing consulting.
• Build strong, lasting client relationships through effective communication.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field by Decemeber 2026.
• Strong communication and leadership aptitude.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Competitive spirit, initiative, and a desire to advance.

Why This Role Is Great for Recent Graduates:

• Training and onboarding aligned with graduation timelines - start your career right after finishing school.
• Clear career path from entry level to Account Manager.
• Comprehensive training in sales, consulting, and leadership fundamentals.
• Supportive, growth-oriented company culture with mentorship and hands-on learning.
• $50,000 base salary with quarterly/yearly bonuses and weekly commissions.
• Yearly performance-based incentive trip for Business Development Managers.
• Internal advancement opportunities as you grow into leadership roles.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Comprehensive training and development support.