Business Development Associate - Entry Level Job at The Gem Inc., Virginia Beach, VA

  • The Gem Inc.
  • Virginia Beach, VA

Job Description

We are a fast-growing event marketing and community engagement company specializing in innovative promotional campaigns, brand activations, and impactful outreach strategies. Our mission is to help clients build strong brand awareness and create meaningful, face-to-face connections within the communities they serve.

We are currently seeking a motivated Entry-Level Business Development Associate to join our expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to launch a career in sales, marketing, business development, client relations, and event marketing with full training provided.

Position Overview

As a Business Development Associate, you will gain hands-on experience in lead generation, client acquisition, and strategic marketing initiatives. You will work directly with our team to identify new business opportunities, support sales efforts, and help drive company growth.

This role is ideal for candidates who are energetic, goal-oriented, and eager to grow in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and develop new business opportunities to support company growth
  • Conduct market research to identify potential clients and industry trends
  • Assist in lead generation, outreach, and nurturing prospective clients
  • Represent the company in client meetings, presentations, and sales pitches
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term client and partner relationships
  • Collaborate with the marketing team on promotional campaigns and outreach strategies
  • Analyze sales activity and performance to identify areas for improvement
  • Support the creation of proposals, presentations, and business pitches
  • Attend networking and industry events to increase brand visibility

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred (not required)
  • Strong interest in business development, sales, marketing, and client relations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Self-motivated, ambitious, and goal-driven mindset
  • Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment
  • Previous experience in sales, customer service, or marketing is a plus but not required
  • Must be eager to learn and grow in a performance-driven environment

Why Join Us?

  • No Experience Required – Paid Training Provided
  • Competitive base pay with performance-based bonuses
  • Clear career advancement and leadership development opportunities
  • Hands-on mentorship and professional development programs
  • Collaborative, energetic, and growth-focused company culture
  • Opportunity to gain real-world experience in business development and event marketing

Job Tags

Full time

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