Business Development Specialist

Trent & Company, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a boutique PR agency specializing in wellness as a part-time Business Development Specialist. This flexible role is perfect for freelancers and media-savvy professionals eager to connect brands with growth opportunities. You'll engage with emerging trends, develop valuable partnerships, and collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure client satisfaction. With a focus on business development in the wellness sector, this position offers the chance to leverage your network and insights while enjoying opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about storytelling and brand development, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Stipend for dining and transportation

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in sales or business development preferred.
• Ability to build trust and relationships with business owners.

Responsibilities

• Identify emerging brands and develop a pipeline of high-value leads.
• Make strategic introductions and manage the sales process.

Skills

Sales Experience

Networking

Relationship Building

Business Development

Market Research

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Recent Graduate

Job description

Business Development Specialist (Part-Time)

Remote | Must Be Able to Attend Occasional Meetings in NYC

About Us

We’re a boutique PR agency—the first to specialize in wellness—with a curated client list of better-for-you brands. With a strong track record of launching and growing brands that shape culture, we’re passionate about storytelling that inspires change.

About the Role

We’re looking for part-time Business Development Specialists with a sharp eye for emerging trends, a deep network, and a talent for connecting the right people at the right time. This is a flexible opportunity that rewards initiative, insight, and access.

Ideal for:

• Freelancers, consultants, and connectors with strong industry relationships
• Influencers, reps, or advisors who know when a brand is ready for PR
• Media-savvy professionals who understand what makes a brand newsworthy
• Recent grads or early-career professionals eager to grow in sales and business development

Key Responsibilities

• Identify up-and-coming brands and founders ready for growth
• Develop a pipeline of high-value leads and partnerships
• Make strategic introductions to our agency team
• Deliver compelling presentations and communicate our unique value
• Manage the sales process from initial outreach to pitch
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful onboarding and client satisfaction

What We’re Looking For

• 1–3 years of sales experience preferred, but not required
• Passion for business development and an interest in wellness, food, or lifestyle brands
• Ability to build trust and lasting relationships with business owners
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to cold call, network, and attend industry events
• Base salary + commission
• Part-time: Start at 25 hours/week with the potential to grow to 40 hours/week based on performance
• Expected earnings: $42K+ annually, with top performers earning $90K+
• Stipend for dining and transportation to events
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $42,000–$90,000 per year

Supplemental Pay:

Bonus opportunities

Commission pay

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

• Industries

  Public Relations and Communications Services

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