Business Development Executive

Aston Carter; Brainerd (MN); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Phone stipend

Hybrid work schedule

Contract extension up to 2 years

Community engagement

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a driven Business Development Representative in Brainerd, MN to recruit and onboard local businesses into our delivery partner program. This hybrid role combines field outreach with remote coordination.

You will work with business owners, community leaders, and chambers of commerce to present the program, qualify partners, and guide them through onboarding. Travel within a 2-hour radius is expected.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience in sales, customer service, recruiting, business development, or related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a field-based environment.
• Ability to travel locally up to two hours from the assigned market.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with technology and ability to learn new systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct door-to-door outreach to prospective businesses in targeted communities.
• Present and promote the delivery partner program to potential partners.
• Generate interest and qualify potential partner businesses.
• Guide businesses through the application and vetting process.
• Maintain accurate records of lead activity in Salesforce and Excel.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent field work

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Business Development Representative

Location: Brainerd/Baxter, MN

Schedule: Hybrid (4 days in the field, 1 day remote)

Travel: Local travel required, up to a 2-hour driving radius

Compensation: Base Pay + Uncapped Commission + Mileage Reimbursement

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated Business Development Representative to recruit and onboard local businesses into a growing delivery partner program.

In this role, you'll work directly with business owners, community organizations, and local leaders to introduce the program, generate interest, and guide qualified businesses through the onboarding process. If you enjoy relationship building, community engagement, and sales, this is a great opportunity to make an impact while earning additional commission.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct door-to-door outreach to prospective businesses in targeted communities
• Present and promote the delivery partner program
• Generate interest and qualify potential partner businesses
• Guide businesses through the application and vetting process
• Maintain accurate records of lead activity and pipeline management in Salesforce
• Support community recruitment events, including:
• Lunch & Learns
• Coffee Chats
• Town Hall Meetings
• Partner with local chambers of commerce, economic development associations, and other community organizations
• Import and manage lead data through Salesforce and Excel
• Collaborate closely with the Field Manager to achieve recruitment goals

QualificationsRequired

• 1-2 years of experience in sales, customer service, recruiting, business development, or a related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working independently in a field-based environment
• Ability to travel locally up to two hours from the assigned market
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with technology and the ability to learn new systems quickly

Preferred

• Field sales experience
• Experience with customer negotiations or consultative selling
• Salesforce or CRM experience
• Event planning or community outreach experience

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• Customer-focused and relationship-driven
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency
• Professional and enthusiastic
• Comfortable speaking with business owners and community leaders
• Adaptable and able to solve problems in the field
• Results-oriented with a desire to exceed goals

Compensation & BenefitsUncapped Commission Opportunities

Earn additional commission for successful partner milestones:

• $75 per partner application submitted
• $100 when a partner reaches \"Ready to Launch\"
• $175 when a partner launches and remains active for two weeks

Additional Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement at $0.70 per mile
• $50 monthly phone stipend
• Hybrid work schedule
• Potential contract extension up to 2 years
• Opportunity to build strong relationships within your local community

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to combine sales, community engagement, and business development while helping local businesses grow. If you're energized by building relationships, working independently, and being rewarded for your performance, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Brainerd, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $29.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Brainerd,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] ([e-mail]) for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.