Business Development Associate – Entry Level
talent edge recruitingEast Newark (NJ)
Business Development Associate – Entry Level
Posted 6 days ago
talent edge recruitingEast Newark (NJ)
SENIORITY
Junior
SALARY
$105 K
About the role
Business Development Associate – Entry LevelRecent Graduates & Early-Career Professionals Encouraged to Apply!
Location: West Caldwell, NJ (On-site)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Compensation: Base + Uncapped Commission | $105K+ Earning Potential
Looking for an opportunity where your ambition, personality, and drive can translate into a successful career and significant earning potential? My client, an established group independent insurance brokerage, is looking for an outgoing, polished, and motivated Business Development Associate to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who enjoys connecting with people, building relationships, and wants to develop valuable business development and sales skills. You'll receive hands-on training and direct mentorship from the company owner while learning how to develop new business, work with business owners, and build your own book of clients in the group health insurance and employee benefits industry.
What You'll Do:
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, and cold calling.
- Develop relationships with business owners and company decision-makers.
- Learn to present group health insurance and employee benefits solutions.
- Generate leads and turn prospective clients into long-term business relationships.
- Work directly with company leadership to develop your sales skills and business acumen.
- Build and manage your own book of business over time.
- Grow your income through new business and eligible ongoing renewal commissions.
- This opportunity is ideal for:
- Recent college graduates interested in business, sales, marketing, finance, or communications.
- Early-career professionals looking to accelerate their careers.
- Individuals with backgrounds in hospitality, retail, recruiting, customer service, or other customer-facing roles.
- Former student-athletes or naturally competitive individuals.
- Outgoing, personable individuals who enjoy meeting new people and building relationships.
Compensation & Earning Potential:
Base plus commission.$105,000+ earning potential as your business develops.
Uncapped commission structure.
Opportunity to earn ongoing renewal commissions as eligible client accounts renew.
Direct training and mentorship from company ownership.
Benefits:
Health insurance after 90 days.
Two weeks of PTO.Paid federal holidays.401(k) eligibility after one year.
What Makes Someone Successful?
Confident, polished, and professional communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and an outgoing personality.
Competitive mindset and motivation to earn.
Comfortable picking up the phone, prospecting, and handling rejection.
Self-motivated, coachable, and eager to learn.
Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in building something of their own.
You don't need a college degree, insurance experience, or an insurance license to apply. We're looking for someone with the right personality, work ethic, and desire to succeed.
If you're ambitious, personable, and ready to turn your potential into a career, this is an opportunity to learn a valuable industry, develop real business development skills, and build long-term earning potential.
Apply today!
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