Entry Level Business Development Trainee

First Roles; Connecticut; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Weekly pay

Performance-based bonuses

Travel opportunities for training

Mentorship and coaching

Job summary

Lacuna Inc. in Hartford, CT, is seeking an entry-level marketing/sales role that focuses on direct customer interactions and brand representation. The position offers hands-on training, mentorship, and opportunities for performance-based growth within a fast-paced environment.

You will develop relationships with customers, learn client products, and contribute to outreach efforts and onboarding processes while benefiting from weekly pay and ongoing coaching.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in sales, business development, or customer-facing roles.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• A high school diploma or equivalent (additional education is a plus).
• Self-motivated, positive attitude, and willingness to grow.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with customers through clear, confident communication.
• Participate in team meetings, skill-building workshops, and collaborative planning.
• Learn and understand client products and services to represent them accurately.
• Support sales presentations, new customer onboarding, and outreach efforts.
• Assist with promotional initiatives and brand awareness strategies.
• Track progress, follow up on leads, and contribute to team goals.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Sales interest

Fast learner

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About Us

Lacuna Inc. is a fast-growing local marketing and customer acquisition firm in Hartford, CT helping leading brands in technology, telecommunications, and entertainment connect with their audiences. We specialize in face-to-face, in-person brand representation , working directly with customers to drive engagement and results.

We take pride in developing entry-level talent through hands-on training, mentorship, and performance-based growth opportunities .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with customers through clear, confident communication
• Participate in team meetings, skill-building workshops, and collaborative planning
• Learn and understand client products and services to represent them accurately
• Support sales presentations, new customer onboarding, and outreach efforts
• Assist with promotional initiatives and brand awareness strategies
• Track progress, follow up on leads, and contribute to team goals

What You Bring

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Interest in sales, business development, or customer-facing roles
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fast-paced environment
• A high school diploma or equivalent (additional education is a plus)
• Self-motivated, positive attitude, and willingness to grow

What We Offer

• Clear pathways for growth into advanced sales or leadership roles
• Paid training designed to build confidence and skill
• Weekly pay structure plus performance-based bonuses
• Travel opportunities for select training and networking events
• Supportive team culture with ongoing coaching and mentorship

What We’re Looking For

• Immediate Start
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive, coachable, and goal-oriented mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, face-to-face environment
• Must be 18 or older
• High School Diploma or GED

This is an in-person, marketing role that involves working directly with customers. Full training is provided for all new hires.