Entry-Level Business Development: Launch Your Growth Career

Drive IT; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Signing bonus

Training & development

Job summary

Drive IT is hiring an Entry-Level Business Development Associate to launch careers in business development, client relations, and strategic growth. Role focuses on identifying opportunities, building client relationships, and researching market trends, with travel to events 2–3 times annually.

The position offers paid training, base salary with performance bonuses, and a clear advancement track into senior roles within a growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to relocate within 2–3 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within assigned markets.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and presentations.
• Conduct market research to track industry trends and identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with senior team to design and execute business strategies for client success.
• Attend networking events, conferences, and client functions (travel 2–3 times annually).
• Track KPIs and report progress to management.
• Contribute ideas to expand client revenue streams.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/Communications or related

Job description

Drive IT is hiring an Entry-Level Business Development Associate to launch careers in business development, client relations, and strategic growth. Role focuses on identifying opportunities, building client relationships, and researching market trends, with travel to events 2–3 times annually.

The position offers paid training, base salary with performance bonuses, and a clear advancement track into senior roles within a growth-focused environment.