Business Development Associate

Drive IT; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Signing bonus

Training & development

Job summary

Drive IT in New York is seeking ambitious Entry-Level Business Development Associates to join our growing team. This role is designed to launch careers in business development, client relations, and strategic growth with hands-on training and mentoring.

You will identify opportunities, build client relationships, perform market research, and support senior staff in designing growth strategies. Occasional travel to events may be required, with performance-based bonuses offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Driven, adaptable, and motivated to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Local or able to relocate within 2–3 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Support efforts to identify and pursue new business opportunities within assigned markets
• Assist with developing and maintaining strong client relationships through regular communication and presentations
• Conduct market research to track industry trends and identify potential growth areas
• Collaborate with senior team members to design and execute business strategies that drive client success
• Represent the company at networking events, conferences, and client functions (travel 2–3 times annually)
• Track performance metrics (KPIs) and report progress to management
• Contribute new ideas and recommendations to help expand client revenue streams

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters preferred, not required

Job description

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement


• Signing bonus


• Training & development

Drive is entering a new market with a new client partnership and is seeking ambitious Entry-Level Business Development Associates to join our growing team. This role is designed for individuals who are eager to launch their careers in business development, client relations, and strategic growth.

Responsibilities

• Support efforts to identify and pursue new business opportunities within assigned markets


• Assist with developing and maintaining strong client relationships through regular communication and presentations


• Conduct market research to track industry trends and identify potential growth areas


• Collaborate with senior team members to design and execute business strategies that drive client success


• Represent the company at networking events, conferences, and client functions (travel 2–3 times annually)


• Track performance metrics (KPIs) and report progress to management


• Contribute new ideas and recommendations to help expand client revenue streams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field. Masters preferred not required


• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills


• Driven, adaptable, and motivated to learn in a fast-paced environment


• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to team goals


• Local or able to relocate within 2–3 weeks

What We Offer

• Paid training program designed to build a foundation in business development


• Base salary with opportunities for performance-based bonuses


• Benefits eligibility after 90 days of employment


• Clear career advancement track into senior business development and management roles


• A supportive, growth-focused environment where entry-level professionals can thrive

We are prioritizing candidates who can attend in-person interviews.