Business Development Representative

Compass Equity Solutions; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped incentives

OTE: $130k–$160k+

Paid time off

Professional development and mentoring

Job summary

Compass Equity Solutions is seeking a Business Development Associate to expand relationships with privately-held businesses across industries. You will engage owners and executives, learn business operations, and build a lasting advisory career.

The role includes comprehensive training, mentorship from senior leaders, and clear paths to higher responsibilities. You'll receive extensive coaching, work with seasoned professionals, and develop valuable business skills while identifying

Qualifications

• Candidates typically show a strong competitive drive and a genuine curiosity about how businesses operate.
• Excellent listening and communication skills with the ability to engage executives.
• Resilience and organization in a performance-driven environment; coachable and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Proactively engage prospective business owners through outbound calls.
• Conduct conversations to understand operations, growth initiatives, and objectives.
• Schedule meetings between prospective clients and senior advisors.
• Maintain an organized sales pipeline using CRM software.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to prioritize outreach efforts.
• Continuously improve communication and relationship-building skills.

Skills

Competitive spirit

Curious learner

Executive communication

Resilient under pressure

Active listening

Attention to detail

Coachable

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM experience

Job description

About Our Client

Compass Equity Solutions has been retained to recruit a Business Development Associate for an established professional services firm that advises privately-held businesses throughout North America.

Our client has a strong reputation, a collaborative culture, and a proven track record of developing high-performing professionals. This role offers extensive training, direct mentorship from senior leaders, and exceptional long-term career growth.

If you're naturally curious, enjoy building relationships, and want to work directly with business owners and executives, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Overview

The Business Development Associate will play a key role in expanding relationships with privately-held businesses across a variety of industries.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys speaking with executives, learning how businesses operate, and building a long-term career in professional services.

You’ll receive comprehensive training, work alongside experienced professionals, and develop valuable business skills while helping identify opportunities for the firm’s advisory team.

Responsibilities

• Proactively engage prospective business owners through outbound phone calls.
• Conduct thoughtful conversations to understand company operations, growth initiatives, and strategic objectives.
• Schedule meetings between prospective clients and senior advisors.
• Maintain an organized sales pipeline using CRM software.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to prioritize outreach efforts.
• Continuously improve communication, business development, and relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

Successful candidates are typically:

• Highly competitive with a strong desire to succeed.
• Naturally curious and enjoy learning about businesses.
• Comfortable initiating conversations with executives.
• Resilient and able to thrive in a performance-driven environment.
• Excellent listeners and communicators.
• Organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Coachable and eager to learn.
• Driven by performance and professional growth.

Preferred experience includes:

• 2+ years in B2B sales, consulting, recruiting, customer success, financial services, banking, or another client-facing professional role.
• Experience with outbound prospecting is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree required
• CRM experience is beneficial but not required.

Compensation

• Uncapped performance incentives
• On-Target Earnings (OTE): $130,000–160,000+
• Paid time off
• Professional development and mentorship

Why This Opportunity?

Unlike many entry-level business development roles, this position provides direct exposure to experienced executives, meaningful conversations with business owners, and a clearly defined path toward increasingly strategic responsibilities.

The successful candidate will receive significant investment in training and professional development while building a career with substantial long-term earning potential.