Entry Level Business Development Trainee

LACUNA Inc.; Connecticut; On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Paid training

Weekly pay

Travel opportunities

Mentorship

Job summary

Lacuna Inc. in Hartford, CT is hiring for an in-person marketing role that works directly with customers to build brand awareness. You will learn through hands-on training and mentorship while contributing to outreach and onboarding efforts.

This entry-level position emphasizes clear communication, rapid growth, and team collaboration, with opportunities for advancement into sales and leadership, plus a travel component for training and networking.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Interest in sales, business development, or customer-facing roles.
• Able to learn quickly and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with a 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

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Sales interest

Learn quickly

Diploma or equivalent

Self-motivated

Positive attitude

Growth mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.