/Entry-Level Business Development Associate

Entry-Level Business Development Associate

Bethesda, MD, USusvia direct
// Job Type
Full Time
// Salary
USD 48,000 - 96,000/year
// Salary Range
48,000–96,000 USD / year
// Posted
2 months ago

About the Role

Benefits: Bonus based on performance Opportunity for advancement Profit sharing Learn Sales, Territory Management, and Small Business Operations Surface Experts of Bethesda Perfect for recent graduates, former athletes, or anyone early in their career who wants to learn sales and business development. At Surface Experts of Bethesda, we’re building a small, fast-growing service business that helps apartment communities repair damage to things like countertops, cabinets, tubs, and floors—without replacing them. This role is not a call-center sales job. You’ll be out in the field building relationships with property managers, learning how service businesses grow, and seeing how sales, operations, and customer service work together. Think of it as a paid apprenticeship in business development. If you’re curious, hardworking, and coachable, we will teach you everything else. Learn more about Surface Experts https://youtu.be/IHpE--Kcjog?si=sINw346R8Numm8-P What You’ll Learn In this role you will develop skills that translate into almost any future career: • Professional sales and relationship building  • Customer discovery and asking great questions  • Territory management and route planning  • Negotiation and problem solving  • Small-business operations  • Personal accountability and performance management Many people spend years trying to learn these skills in an office.  You will learn them in the field, quickly, with direct coaching. What the Job Looks Like Each day you will visit 12–15 apartment communities in Montgomery County and introduce our repair services to maintenance managers. Your goal is to: • Build relationships with property managers and maintenance teams  • Walk vacant units to identify repair opportunities  • Schedule repairs for our technician team  • Follow up with customers and ensure great service You’ll spend most of your day out meeting people, not sitting behind a desk. Why This Job is Different Autonomy You manage your own route and schedule. Real Responsibility You directly impact the growth of the business. Direct Coaching You will work closely with the owner and receive weekly coaching. Small Team Environment You’ll be part of a tight-knit team where your ideas matter. No Nights or Weekends Business hours only. Who This Role is Perfect For This is a great opportunity for someone who: • Recently graduated from college  • Played sports or worked in restaurants/hospitality  • Is curious about business or entrepreneurship  • Wants to learn sales and customer leadership  • Enjoys meeting people face-to-face No prior sales experience required. We will train the right person. What Matters Most We care more about attributes than experience. You might be a great fit if you are: Coachable You want feedback and actively work to improve. Curious You enjoy asking questions and learning how things work. Accountable You take ownership of results and follow through. Energetic You enjoy being out in the field meeting people. Compensation and Benefits • Base salary + commission + performance bonuses  • Paid holidays and PTO  • Healthcare / wellness stipend  • Mileage reimbursement  • Phone stipend Top performers in this role develop skills that lead to future opportunities in sales, operations, or business leadership. About Surface Experts Surface Experts repairs small damage to surfaces like countertops, cabinets, tubs, floors, and appliances for apartment communities and property managers. Instead of replacing expensive materials, we restore them—saving customers time and money while reducing waste. We’re a growing local business backed by a national franchise network that provides training, tools, and operational support. If This Sounds Like You We’re looking for someone who wants to learn, grow, and build something meaningful with a small team. Apply if you’re ready to develop real-world business skills and take ownership of your work.

Interested in this job?

Login to Apply

Use our AI to tailor your resume for this Entry-Level Business Development Associate position at Surface Experts - Palm Beach.