Business Development Associate (January 25th Start Date)
The Business Development Associate role at Confidential Client is an entry-level, full-time position based in Indianapolis, designed to launch a career in B2B sales through a comprehensive one-year training program. The role focuses on developing consultative selling skills, prospecting, and relationship building within assigned healthcare sales territories, preparing candidates for promotion to Account Executive. This position offers hands-on mentorship, structured training, and a clear advancement path within a collaborative healthcare consulting environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Sales.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This entry-level, full-time role is part of a paid, one-year Sales Development Program based in Indianapolis. You will receive hands-on training and mentorship while you build a sales pipeline within an assigned territory and prepare to transition into an Account Executive role.
- Identify business development opportunities within three to five designated target accounts
- Research prospective clients and decision-makers to develop strategic outreach plans
- Generate leads and schedule meetings via cold calls, email campaigns, LinkedIn outreach, and in-person networking
- Build relationships with new and existing clients through meetings, presentations, and client events
- Learn to lead consultative conversations that uncover client goals, challenges, and initiatives
- Partner with clients to develop tailored solutions that drive positive outcomes
- Maintain a strong opportunity pipeline and track progress toward activity and revenue goals
- Attend client meetings with experienced Account Executives and sales leaders
- Develop executive-level presentation and communication skills
Your Sales Training
During the one-year program (based at the client’s Indianapolis headquarters), you will receive structured, hands-on training delivered by senior sales leaders.
Training highlights:
- Consultative and solution-based selling techniques
- Healthcare industry fundamentals and the client’s core service offerings
- Prospecting, territory development, and pipeline management
- Role-play and real-world sales exercises
- Client ride-alongs and co-attendance with Account Executives
- Executive-level communication and presentation coaching
- Ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development
What We’re Looking For
You do not need prior healthcare or professional-staffing experience. Successful candidates typically demonstrate:
- Competitive, self-motivated mindset driven by measurable goals
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable meeting new people
- Coachable, curious, and eager to grow in a sales career
- Resilience and a positive outlook in the face of setbacks
- Entrepreneurial initiative and a proactive work style
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Willingness and ability to be based in Indianapolis for the one-year training program
- Bachelor’s degree required
Helpful (but not required): experience in sales, customer service, hospitality, fundraising, athletics, campus leadership, or other competitive/team environments.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission
- Defined advancement path into an Account Executive role
- Paid, structured sales development program with mentorship
- Monthly smartphone stipend and car allowance
- Expense budget for client entertainment
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (HSA options available)
- 401(k) match
- Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal days
- Paid volunteer time (BeGiving Program)
- Access to internal professional development (Eight Eleven University)
- Annual all-expenses-paid reward trip for top producers
- Access to a personal financial concierge
- Collaborative, people-focused culture
(Note: the posting includes an estimated annual salary of $75,533. Final offers reflect experience, role responsibilities, and applicable laws.)
What to Expect Next
If you’re competitive, relationship-driven, and ready to launch a long-term B2B sales career, this role offers hands-on training, a clear promotion path to Account Executive, and uncapped earning potential. Qualified candidates who can relocate to Indianapolis for the one-year program are encouraged to apply.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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