What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Associate position at Calculated Hire?
Business Development Associate - January Start
Who We Are
Calculated Hire is a professional services and staffing firm that provides the resources every business needs to thrive, specializing in accounting and finance, marketing and creative, sales and customer experience, supply chain and operations, and integrated risk management. As part of Eight Eleven Group, we partner with companies across all industries to deliver flexible staffing models and tailored solutions that help solve complex talent and business challenges.
Since our founding, we've grown by investing in our people, promoting from within, and building a culture centered on growth, accountability, and winning together.
What You'll Do
As a Business Development Associate (BDA), you'll begin your career in a comprehensive sales development program designed to prepare you for a successful transition into an Account Executive role. You'll learn how to build strategic client relationships, identify new business opportunities, and deliver consultative talent and professional services solutions to businesses across industries.
In this role, you will:
- Participate in a structured sales training program focused on consultative selling and business development
- Generate new business opportunities through strategic prospecting and lead generation
- Schedule meetings with business leaders and key decision-makers
- Build relationships with prospective and existing clients
- Learn to identify workforce challenges and recommend customized talent solutions
- Shadow and collaborate with experienced Account Executives on client meetings and presentations
- Develop a pipeline of opportunities to support future sales growth
- Work closely with your manager and teammates to achieve individual and team goals
- Prepare for promotion into an Account Executive role through hands-on training and real-world client experience
What You'll Learn
Throughout the program, you'll gain experience in:
- Consultative B2B sales and solution selling
- Professional services, staffing, and workforce solutions
- Prospecting, pipeline management, and opportunity development
- Executive-level communication and presentation skills
- Relationship building and account management
- Negotiation, client strategy, and business development
- Working in a collaborative, high-performance sales environment
Our training program is designed to equip you with the skills, confidence, and experience needed to succeed as an Account Executive and build a long-term career with Calculated Hire.
What We’re Looking For
- Competitive, driven, and goal-oriented
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Coachable and eager to learn
- Resilient, proactive, and team-oriented
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Internship, leadership, athletics, or customer-facing experience preferred
What You’ll Gain
- Competitive base salary uncapped commission
- Clear advancement through a promote-from-within culture
- Industry-leading training and mentorship
- Monthly car allowance and phone stipend
- Health benefits and 401(k) match
- Incentive trips and performance-based rewards
At Calculated Hire, we don’t just hire employees—we develop future leaders.
EEO STATEMENT
Eight Eleven Group is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinance.
PAY DISCLAIMER
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Applications will be accepted until at least November 30th 2026