Business Development Associate (Entry-Level Healthcare Sales)

Hadskins; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 709,000 - 976,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare staffing is looking for a driven Business Development Associate to enhance their sales team. This remote role is perfect for someone with a degree in Marketing or Business, eager to start a sales career and make a difference in healthcare. Responsibilities include client outreach and lead qualification, offering an opportunity to gain valuable experience and mentorship. Ideal candidates are communicative, organized, and thrive in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Ongoing mentorship

Hands-on training

Clear path for career growth

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in sales, marketing, or a customer-facing role.
• Comfortable with cold outreach and making connections.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative remote work environment.

Responsibilities

• Reach out to potential clients via cold calls, emails, and direct messaging.
• Qualify leads based on interest, timing, and organizational needs.
• Track all interactions using our CRM and maintain clean records.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Self-motivation

Education

Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or similar field

Job description

Location : Remote | Experience : 1–2 years preferred

Are you a natural communicator with a passion for connecting with people and uncovering opportunities? Orchard is on the lookout for an ambitious and curious Business Development Associate to support our growing healthcare staffing sales team across the U.S.

This is a fantastic entry-level role for someone with a background in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field who's ready to kick-start a sales career that truly makes a difference in healthcare.

What You'll Be Doing :

Reach out to potential clients via cold calls, emails, and direct messaging

Qualify leads based on interest, timing, and organizational needs

Hand off warm, qualified leads to our senior sales team for follow-up

Track all interactions using our CRM and maintain clean, up-to-date records

Assist with national sales campaigns and share valuable market insights

What We're Looking For :

Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a similar field (preferred)

1–2 years in sales, marketing, or a customer-facing role

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Comfortable with cold outreach and making connections

Highly organized, self-motivated, and coachable

Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative remote work environment

Why Join Orchard?

You'll gain :

Real-world healthcare sales experience

Ongoing mentorship and hands-on training

A clear path to grow into full-cycle sales roles

The chance to help solve real healthcare staffing challenges across the U.S.

Ready to build your sales career with purpose? Apply now and grow with Orchard!

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