Business Development Apprentice

Mission

Outcomes

• Demonstrate readiness for Business Development Representative responsibilities within 12 to 24 months through measurable growth in:
  • Partner interaction and relationship management
  • Field confidence and communication
  • Business development habits and consistency
  • Understanding and execution of the Entrusted approach
• Build disciplined weekly habits around outreach, follow up, relationship development, and account support
• Assist in growing assigned accounts by supporting Account Managers, learning partner needs, and helping move relationships forward
• Collaborate effectively with Operations, Sales, Marketing, and branch leadership to support partner experience and business growth
• Operate within assigned marketing budgets and company expectations

What You’ll Do

• Support Business Development Representatives and Account Managers in maintaining and growing relationships
• Participate in meetings, ride alongs, networking events, lunches, and field visits to learn the business development process firsthand
• Conduct consistent outreach and follow up with referral partners and prospective accounts
• Learn partner pain points, priorities, and business goals in order to help provide valuable solutions
• Assist with marketing initiatives, relationship touchpoints, and account management tasks
• Maintain accurate notes, follow up activities, and partner communication within company systems
• Work cross functionally with Operations, Marketing, and leadership teams to support partner experience
• Learn and apply the Entrusted approach to relationship building, communication, and service

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Early in career, most likely a recent college graduate or someone with 1 to 2 years of professional experience
• Previous experience in customer service, hospitality, sales, athletics, or another customer facing environment preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Coachable, humble, and eager to learn
• Comfortable building relationships and interacting with people in both office and field settings
• Organized, disciplined, and willing to develop consistent habits
• Motivated by long term growth and development rather than immediate high earnings
• Excited by the opportunity to learn Marketing and Business Development the “Entrusted Way” and grow into a Business Development Representative role over time

Compensation & Growth

• Target salary range: $50,000 to $60,000 annually
• Structured development path into a Business Development Representative role within 1 to 2 years
• Hands on mentorship, training, and exposure to relationship driven business development
• Opportunity for long term career growth within Entrusted

This Role Is Likely a Great Fit If You:

• Want to build a long term career in relationship based sales and marketing
• Enjoy meeting new people and building trust over time
• Are excited to learn through mentorship, repetition, and field experience
• Value growth, consistency, and teamwork
• Are patient and motivated by long term opportunity rather than immediate compensation growth

This Role May Not Be the Right Fit If You:

• Prefer highly independent work with minimal coaching or collaboration
• Are looking for a short term stepping stone rather than a long term development opportunity
• Become frustrated by learning curves, repetition, or gradual progression