MBA Development Associate

Goosehead Insurance; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + training completion bonus

Corporate housing accommodations

Round trip travel to headquarters

Daily office transportation

Daily meal allowance

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Salem, Oregon is seeking a Business Development Representative. This unique opportunity allows MBA graduates to launch a franchise with minimal risk while undergoing intensive training. Responsibilities include developing a business plan, recruiting a sales team, and leading franchise operations. Ideal candidates possess an entrepreneurial mindset and prior leadership experience. The position offers a salary plus training bonuses, corporate housing, and travel allowances.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship, business ownership, or franchise models.
• Experience in leadership roles (academic, extracurricular, or professional).
• Prior experience in sales, consulting, finance, or business operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage in intensive training on franchise operations and leadership.
• Develop a comprehensive business plan for your franchise.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing sales team.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Business acumen

Analytical thinking

Resilience

Strategic planning

Time management

Education

MBA degree (completed within the past 24 months)

Job description

Business Development Representative at Goosehead Insurance

About Goosehead

Goosehead Insurance is one of the fastest-growing firms in the financial services industry, operating in a $500B+ market with less than 1% market share. Our franchise model offers entrepreneurs a chance to build equity in a recurring revenue business with enterprise-level infrastructure and a proven playbook for growth. This is a rare opportunity to capitalize on an underserved market with an economic model built for scale.

Opportunity Overview:

We are selectively partnering with recent MBA graduates to lead franchise expansion in high-growth markets. Qualified candidates can now launch a Goosehead franchise with limited upfront investment—a structure designed to remove barriers to entry for top-tier talent while still delivering full economic upside.

Through our 4-week MBA Development Program, candidates will receive world-class training, mentorship, and a clear path to business ownership, without the immediate financial burden. This unique program equips future franchise owners with the tools, insights, and partnerships necessary to build and scale their own Goosehead Insurance agency. This is not a traditional job, it’s the launchpad to becoming a business owner.

What You’ll Do:

• Engage in intensive training modules on franchise operations, leadership, and sales strategy
• Participate in executive-led sessions and business roundtables
• Develop a comprehensive business plan for your franchise
• Shadow top-performing agents and agency owners
• Upon completion of the MBA Development Program, operate as the Founder & Business Owner of your franchise entity
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing sales team
• Execute Goosehead’s proven market penetration and growth strategies
• Build strategic partnerships with referral networks
• Leverage enterprise resources while maintaining full control over P&L

Compensation Summary

• Salary + training completion bonus (contingent on completion of MBA Development Program)
• Corporate housing accommodations
• Round trip travel provided to Goosehead Headquarters
• Daily office transportation
• Daily meal allowance

Licensing, Training, and Position Requirements

• Goosehead will cover the one-time cost of required training courses and exam fees for obtaining your insurance license
• Employment in this role is contingent upon successful completion of the licensing exam and acquisition of a state-issued license, business entity license, and approved office location
• Completion of the MBA Development Program will be marked by a final Capstone presentation

Experience and Education

• MBA degree (completed within the past 24 months, or within 6 months of completion)
• Demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship, business ownership, or franchise models
• Experience in leadership roles (academic, extracurricular, or professional)
• Prior experience in sales, consulting, finance, or business operations is preferred
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Preferred Skills, Abilities, Soft Skill Factors

• Entrepreneurial mindset with high tolerance for risk and ownership
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Business acumen and analytical thinking
• Self-starter with a strong sense of accountability
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Strategic planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Comfortable with technological platforms and business systems

Next Steps:

Apply now to begin the evaluation process. If selected, you’ll engage in a structured discovery experience to assess mutual fit and understand the financial and operational potential of Goosehead franchise ownership.

To learn more about our job opportunities, apply here. We look forward to speaking with you!

Goosehead is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, guidelines, and regulations. Goosehead strictly prohibits and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered person because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants for employment and all Goosehead employees are given equal consideration based solely on job-related factors, such as qualifications, experience, performance, and availability.