Business Development Representative - Entry Level

Contrast Marketing Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Uncapped commission

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Contrast Marketing Inc. is looking for an energetic Business Development Representative to join our retail-focused team. This entry-level role involves real customer interactions, supporting our clients, and bringing promotions to life in stores.

No prior experience is required, as we provide fully paid training and development. You will work with marketing and sales teams to drive brand awareness, explain product features, and build authentic connections with customers.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (required).
• Experience in marketing, retail, sales, or customer service is a plus but not required.
• Strong communication skills—you’re comfortable talking to anyone.
• Self-starter with good time management and follow-through.
• Team player with a positive, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to support in-store promotions that boost brand awareness and drive sales.
• Explain product features and benefits to potential customers at the point of sale.
• Create authentic connections through in-person conversations in a retail environment.
• Stay up to speed on brand and product details to deliver clear messaging.
• Identify new opportunities to reach customers and exceed performance goals.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-starter

Team player

Time management

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Are you outgoing, motivated, and ready to kickstart your career in marketing and sales? Contrast Marketing is on the lookout for an energetic and people-focused Business Development Representative to join our growing team. This role is all about real connections, working face-to-face with customers, supporting our clients, and bringing promotions to life all in a retail environment. This position is entry-level, so no prior experience is required. We provide fully paid training and development!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Collaborate with our marketing and sales teams to support exciting in-store promotions that drive brand awareness, generate new business, and boost sales for our clients
• Be the face of the brand—confidently explain product features and benefits to potential customers
• Create authentic connections through friendly, in-person conversations in a retail environment
• Stay up to speed on brand and product details to deliver clear, compelling messaging
• Spot new opportunities to reach customers, grow the brand, and exceed performance goals

What We’re Looking For:

• High School diploma or equivalent (required
• Experience in marketing, retail, sales, or customer service is a plus, but not required
• Strong communication skills—you’re comfortable talking to anyone
• Self-starter with good time management and follow-through
• Team player with a positive, can-do attitude
• Excited to learn, grow, and take on new challenges

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Paid training to get you up to speed, plus ongoing learning and growth
• Base pay + uncapped commission
• Career growth based on merit, not just tenure
• Work in a fun, supportive team environment where your hard work is recognized
• Be part of a leadership-driven culture that rewards initiative and hustle