Business Development Representative

The Embark Agency; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training from day one

Hands-on sales experience

Ongoing coaching and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

The Embark Agency in Birmingham, AL is hiring a Business Development Representative to support customer acquisition and growth campaigns. You’ll meet people face-to-face, introduce products and services, and help create new opportunities through conversations.

This entry-level role offers paid training, hands-on experience in customer acquisition and sales, ongoing coaching, and a clear path for career progression within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• No prior business development or sales experience required; a positive attitude and willingness to learn are valued.
• Interest in building a career in sales or business development.
• Confident and approachable when meeting new people.
• Strong verbal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Motivated, reliable, and able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Meet and engage with customers at promotional locations and campaign sites.
• Introduce customers to relevant products, services, and offers.
• Start conversations, ask questions, and understand individual customer needs.
• Build rapport and create positive customer experiences.
• Present suitable solutions clearly and confidently.
• Assist with customer registrations, acquisitions, and sales.
• Work towards individual and team performance goals.
• Take part in regular training, coaching, and development sessions.

Skills

Sales skills

Communication

Relationship building

Teamwork

Customer engagement

Learning mindset

Job description

The Embark Agency | Paid Training | Career Progression

Start Building Your Business Development Career

Interested in a role where you can develop your sales skills, build confidence, and gain hands-on experience working with customers?

The Embark Agency is hiring a Business Development Representative to support customer acquisition and growth campaigns across Birmingham. You’ll work directly with customers, introduce products and services, understand what they’re looking for, and help create new opportunities through face-to-face conversations.

This is an entry-level opportunity designed for people who want to develop practical experience in business development, sales, customer engagement, and relationship building. You’ll receive full training and ongoing coaching while working alongside an experienced team.

Previous business development or sales experience is not required - we’re looking for the right attitude and willingness to learn.

Your Day-to-Day

• Meet and engage with customers at promotional locations and campaign sites
• Introduce customers to relevant products, services, and offers
• Start conversations, ask questions, and understand individual customer needs
• Build rapport and create positive customer experiences
• Present suitable solutions clearly and confidently
• Assist with customer registrations, acquisitions, and sales
• Work towards individual and team performance goals
• Take part in regular training, coaching, and development sessions

What We're Looking For

• An interest in developing a career in sales or business development
• Confident and approachable when speaking with new people
• Strong verbal communication and relationship-building skills
• Positive, motivated, and willing to learn
• Comfortable working towards goals in a team environment
• Reliable, professional, and adaptable
• Previous experience in sales, retail, hospitality, customer service, or business development is beneficial but not essential

Skills You'll Build

• Business development and sales
• Customer acquisition
• Face-to-face communication
• Relationship management
• Product presentation
• Negotiation and objection handling
• Teamwork and collaboration

What The Embark Agency Offers

• Paid training from day one
• Hands-on experience in customer acquisition and sales
• Ongoing coaching and professional development
• The opportunity to work towards real campaign and business goals
• Supportive team environment
• Career progression opportunities based on performance and development
• Transferable skills that can support your long-term career

If you're motivated, enjoy meeting people, and want to develop your business development and sales skills through real-world experience, The Embark Agency would love to hear from you.