(Entry-Level) Business Development Associate

Private Advertiser; Orchard (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking an entry-level Business Development Associate to help build relationships with potential clients and support the sales process. If you are organized, proactive, and eager to learn, this is a solid place to start.

This is a true entry-level role. We don't expect you to have years of experience, but we need someone who is proactive, persistent, and eager to learn the fundamentals of corporate sales.

Qualifications

• A Diploma or Degree in any field.
• Prior experience in customer service, telemarketing, or a student club leadership role is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• First Contact: Reaching out to potential clients and utilising professional networking channels to introduce our services.
• Securing Meetings: Following up with leads systematically to book introductory meetings for our senior team.
• Deal Support: Helping with client presentations, preparing sales materials

Education

Diploma or Degree in any field

Job description

We are looking for an (Entry-Level) Business Development Associate to join our growing team. If you are organised, enjoy building professional relationships, and want a role where you can see the direct commercial impact of your work, this is a solid place to start.

This is a true entry-level role. We don't expect you to have years of experience under your belt, but we do need someone who is proactive, persistent, and eager to learn the fundamentals of corporate sales.

Your Day-to-Day

• First Contact: Reaching out to potential clients and utilising professional networking channels to introduce our services.

• Securing Meetings: Following up with leads systematically to book introductory meetings for our senior team.

• Deal Support: Helping with client presentations, preparing sales materials

Our Team Values…

• Strong Work Ethic: Sales involves a lot of routine outreach and dealing with rejection. We need someone who stays motivated and keeps pushing forward.

• Clear Communication: You should be comfortable speaking over the phone and drafting clear, professional emails to corporate clients.

• Reliability: You are highly organized and remember to follow up when you say you will.

• Qualifications: A Diploma or Degree in any field. Prior experience in customer service, telemarketing, or a student club leadership role is a plus, but not required

The Working Arrangement

• Compensation: Monthly base salary combined with performance incentives tied to the meetings and leads you generate.

• Training: Structured, hands-on guidance from senior colleagues who will teach you how to source leads and handle client objections.

• Growth Path: A clear trajectory to progress into an autonomous account management or business development manager role.