Business Development Apprentice

Mission

The mission of the Business Development Apprentice position is to build trust with clients, understand their problems, goals, and values, and help deliver world class solutions that positively impact their business. This role is designed to develop the apprentice into a fully qualified Business Development Representative through hands-on learning, mentorship, and real-world relationship building experience.

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
• Absorb and execute marketing initiatives, relationship touchpoints, and account management tasks
• 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
• Absorb and 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 (+ bonus once promoted to BDR)
• 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

About Entrusted

Entrusted is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.