Business Development Executive

Business Development Representative

Location:

Brainerd/Baxter, MN

Schedule:

Hybrid (4 days in the field, 1 day remote)

Travel:
Local travel required, up to a 2-hour driving radius

Compensation:
Base Pay + Uncapped Commission + Mileage Reimbursement

We are seeking a motivated Business Development Representative to recruit and onboard local businesses into a growing delivery partner program.

In this role, you'll work directly with business owners, community organizations, and local leaders to introduce the program, generate interest, and guide qualified businesses through the onboarding process. If you enjoy relationship building, community engagement, and sales, this is a great opportunity to make an impact while earning additional commission.

• Conduct door-to-door outreach to prospective businesses in targeted communities
• Present and promote the delivery partner program
• Generate interest and qualify potential partner businesses
• Guide businesses through the application and vetting process
• Maintain accurate records of lead activity and pipeline management in Salesforce
• Support community recruitment events, including:
  • Lunch & Learns
  • Coffee Chats
  • Town Hall Meetings
• Partner with local chambers of commerce, economic development associations, and other community organizations
• Import and manage lead data through Salesforce and Excel
• Collaborate closely with the Field Manager to achieve recruitment goals

• 1-2 years of experience in sales, customer service, recruiting, business development, or a related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working independently in a field-based environment
• Ability to travel locally up to two hours from the assigned market
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with technology and the ability to learn new systems quickly

• Field sales experience
• Experience with customer negotiations or consultative selling
• Salesforce or CRM experience
• Event planning or community outreach experience

The ideal candidate is:

• Customer-focused and relationship-driven
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency
• Professional and enthusiastic
• Comfortable speaking with business owners and community leaders
• Adaptable and able to solve problems in the field
• Results-oriented with a desire to exceed goals

Earn additional commission for successful partner milestones:

• $75 per partner application submitted
• $100 when a partner reaches "Ready to Launch"
• $175 when a partner launches and remains active for two weeks

• Mileage reimbursement at $0.70 per mile
• $50 monthly phone stipend
• Hybrid work schedule
• Potential contract extension up to 2 years
• Opportunity to build strong relationships within your local community

This is a unique opportunity to combine sales, community engagement, and business development while helping local businesses grow. If you're energized by building relationships, working independently, and being rewarded for your performance, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a Contract position based out of Brainerd, MN.

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $29.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision;
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available;
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents);
Short and long-term disability;
Health Spending Account (HSA);
Transportation benefits;
Employee Assistance Program;
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

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