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, healthcare consulting & professional services.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an Entry-Level Business Development Associate to join a paid, one-year sales development program based in West Indianapolis, IN. This role is designed to prepare you for promotion into an Account Executive position through structured, hands-on training and territory-based selling.

• Identify business development opportunities within three to five designated target accounts
• Research prospective clients and decision-makers and develop strategic outreach plans
• Generate leads and schedule meetings via calls, email, LinkedIn, networking, and other prospecting channels
• Build and nurture relationships with new and existing clients through meetings, presentations, and events
• Lead consultative conversations to uncover client goals, challenges, and upcoming initiatives
• Partner with clients to develop solutions that support successful projects and positive outcomes
• Build and maintain a strong opportunity pipeline in your assigned territory
• Attend client meetings with experienced Account Executives and sales leaders
• Develop executive-level presentation and communication skills
• Work toward individual and team activity, meeting, and revenue goals

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Your Sales Training

You will be based at Confidential Client’s corporate location in West Indianapolis, IN for the one-year program and receive training and mentorship from senior sales leaders and top performers.

Your training includes:

• Consultative and solution-based selling techniques
• Healthcare industry fundamentals and Confidential Client’s service offerings
• Prospecting, lead generation, and territory development
• Role-play and real-case sales exercises
• Client ride-alongs and meeting shadowing with Account Executives
• Executive-level communication and presentation coaching
• Pipeline management, account planning, and goal setting
• Continuous coaching, feedback, and professional development

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What We’re Looking For

You do not need prior healthcare experience. Strong candidates typically have:

• Competitive, self-motivated mindset and a drive for measurable goals
• Excellent verbal communication and relationship-building ability
• Coachable, curious, and eager to grow a sales career
• Resilience and a positive attitude in the face of rejection
• Initiative and an entrepreneurial approach to prospecting
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Willingness and ability to be based in West Indianapolis, IN for the one-year training program
• Bachelor’s degree required

Helpful but not required: prior sales, customer service, hospitality, fundraising, athletics, or campus leadership experience.

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Compensation

• Estimated base salary: $86,519 per year (estimated)
• Competitive base plus uncapped commission

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Benefits & Perks

• Defined advancement path into an Account Executive role
• Comprehensive sales training, mentorship, and ongoing development
• Monthly smartphone stipend and car allowance
• Expense budget for client entertainment
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (HSA options)
• 401(k) match program
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal days
• Paid volunteer hours each quarter through the company giving program
• Access to internal development programs and financial concierge services
• Annual all-expenses-paid reward trip for top performers
• Collaborative, high-energy, people-focused culture

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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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