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Business Development Manager

MRA-The Management Association Inc
Golden Valley, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/30/2026

 Be the next FACE of MRA!

Friendly. Accountable. Centered on Members. Engaged.

That's the FACE Culture - and what we live and breathe here at MRA.

 

MRA (The Management Association) is seeking a Business Development Manager. 

Ideally, we are looking for an experienced HR pro with a creative, problem-solving nature. This business development position in a professional services organization provides its members with a broad range of HR services, including training, a 24/7 compliance hotline, daily content, surveys, compensation support, 84 special interest professional roundtables, and recruitment and retention services. We are MRA, the largest employer association in the country, and each year we help 5,500 businesses in the Midwest thrive!

 

You will be a *Wayfinder* for our existing customers to confidently access all our services and build new membership using contemporary tools and techniques that demonstrate value and create genuine, trusted, long-lasting relationships. We are 125 years old, but don't look a day over 100 Come to the future of HR and rely on an army of helpful, flexible teammates to help you build credible, mutually beneficial business partners. Our team has over 3,000 years of HR and business expertise and serves organizations of all sizes and industries in seven states.

 

If you enjoy building relationships, helping businesses solve problems, and creating exceptional customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you. This flexible, hybrid role combines office-based work with virtual and in-person member interactions throughout your assigned territory, which includes Minneapolis and Saint Paul. We are open to full-time, part-time, or on-demand arrangements, offering the flexibility to match your experience, availability, and career goals.

 

Qualifications:
Required

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sales, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 
    Experience: Minimum of 2 years in sales or business development.
  • Technical Skills: Appropriate personal computer (PC) competence on various software programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).  
  • Competencies: Ability to quickly learn and effectively communicate a wide range of product offerings.
  • Other Requirements: The ability to travel within assigned territory to meet with members and prospects on-site.

 Preferred

  • Education: Association Management or Human Resource-related field.
  • Experience: Inside or outside sales experience.
  • Performance: Demonstrated success in achieving sales goals, with a strong focus on meeting activity targets and performance metrics.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems; experience with Salesforce.

 

What's in it for you?

  • Competitive base and incentive pay
  • Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick, and a volunteer day)
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  • FSA and HSA accounts
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k)
  • 401(k) company match
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Voluntary Pet Insurance

 

The approximate base pay range for this position is based on location. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical work location within the state.

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