Entry Level Business Development Associate

J&R CONSULTING GROUP INC; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

J&R Consulting Group is seeking an Entry Level Business Development Associate to work directly with business customers in Metro Detroit, focusing on sales, account management, and client relations.

A four-year degree is not required, and previous B2B sales experience is not required. This role offers hands-on coaching, clear growth paths, and the chance to develop professional skills in a performance-driven environment at our Farmington Hills location.

Qualifications

• A four-year degree is not required.
• No prior B2B sales experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Connect face-to-face with business customers in an assigned market.
• Develop relationships with prospective and existing accounts.
• Present client products and services.
• Identify opportunities to acquire and grow accounts.
• Assist customers throughout the sales process.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and results.
• Work toward individual and team performance goals.
• Participate in ongoing coaching and professional development.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Goal-oriented

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Looking for your first professional opportunity after college—or ready to move beyond retail, hospitality, or another customer-facing role?

J&R Consulting Group is growing our Metro Detroit team and hiring an Entry Level Business Development Associate to work directly with business customers while developing experience in sales, account management, and client relations.

We're looking for ambitious individuals who want more than just another job. This position is designed for someone who wants to develop professional skills, take on increasing responsibility, and create a path toward leadership.

What You'll Be Doing

As part of our business development team, you'll:

• Connect face-to-face with business customers in an assigned market
• Develop relationships with prospective and existing accounts
• Present client products and services
• Identify opportunities to acquire and grow accounts
• Assist customers throughout the sales process
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and results
• Work toward individual and team performance goals
• Participate in ongoing coaching and professional development

This Could Be a Great Fit If You Are

• A recent graduate looking to begin your career
• Someone with retail, hospitality, sports, restaurant, or customer-facing experience ready for a professional role
• Confident communicating with new people
• Competitive and goal-oriented
• Organized, dependable, and self-motivated
• Interested in sales, business development, management, or leadership
• Comfortable working in a performance-driven environment

A four-year degree is not required , and previous B2B sales experience is not required.

Why Join Our Team?

You'll gain hands‑on experience in areas that can translate into multiple career paths, including:

• Business development
• Account management
• Sales strategy
• Client relations
• Leadership
• Team development

We believe growth should be tied to performance, consistency, and your ability to take on additional responsibility.

Ready to Get Started?

Our team is currently interviewing candidates for our Farmington Hills location.