Business Development Associate (Former Athletes and Veterans)

Shift Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading career transition platform in Boston seeks candidates for business development roles. The position emphasizes new business development, account research, and relationship management. Ideal candidates are college or Olympic athletes, or veterans. The company offers a supportive environment that values skills such as discipline and leadership to help professionals thrive in their careers.

Qualifications

• Preferred background as a college, professional, or Olympic athlete, or veteran.
• Strong ability to work under pressure and meet performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities and manage key accounts.
• Conduct research to identify potential clients.
• Maintain and update the CRM to keep records accurate.
• Build and manage relationships with clients.
• Track performance metrics to assess success.

Skills

New Business Development

Account Research and Prospecting

Keeping CRM up to Date

Relationship Building

Performance Metrics Tracking

Ability to work under pressure

Education

College/Pro/Olympic Athletes or Veterans preferred

Job description

*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.