Entry-Level Business Development Associate

GEM; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional development

Relationship-building experience

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

GEM is seeking ambitious Business Development Associates to support outreach initiatives and help organizations strengthen their connections with customers and communities. This role is ideal for recent graduates and career changers looking to gain practical business experience.

You will build relationships with prospective customers, represent GEM professionally, and collaborate with colleagues to meet business objectives while learning about customer acquisition and relationship management.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Interest in business development and marketing.
• Positive, professional attitude.
• Self-motivated and organized.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• No previous business development experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support outreach initiatives.
• Build relationships with prospective customers and community members.
• Represent client organizations professionally.
• Communicate campaign information and services.
• Participate in promotional activities and networking.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support business objectives.
• Develop understanding of customer acquisition and relationship management.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Business development interest

Self-motivated

Organized

Team collaboration

No experience required

Job description

Are you interested in business, marketing, entrepreneurship, and professional relationship building?

GEM is seeking ambitious Business Development Associates to support outreach initiatives and help organizations strengthen their connections with customers and communities.

This position is ideal for recent graduates and career changers interested in developing practical business experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support business development and outreach initiatives.
• Build relationships with prospective customers and community members.
• Represent client organizations professionally.
• Communicate campaign information and service offerings.
• Participate in promotional activities and networking initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support business objectives.
• Develop an understanding of customer acquisition and relationship management.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in business development and marketing.
• Positive, professional attitude.
• Self-motivated and organized.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• No previous business development experience required.

What GEM Offers

• Full-time base-pay employment.
• Professional development and mentorship.
• Exposure to business development strategies.
• Practical relationship-building experience.
• Opportunities for career growth.