Entry-Level Business Development Trainee

POSITION OVERVIEW

Green Key Resources is looking for an Entry-Level Business Development Trainee to join our dynamic staffing and recruiting division. This hybrid role offers an excellent opportunity to learn and grow in sales and business development within a collaborative and supportive environment. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, tech-savvy, and eager to develop their skills in prospecting, relationship-building, and sales pipeline management. With a competitive base salary, performance bonuses, and a clear career path, this role is perfect for individuals seeking mentorship and long-term career advancement. Join a nationally recognized firm committed to your professional growth and success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engage in prospecting activities to identify and qualify new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline to support recruiting team success.
• Conduct cold calls, email outreach, and LinkedIn messaging to connect with potential clients.
• Research industries, companies, and hiring trends to identify key decision-makers.
• Collaborate with recruiting teams to ensure smooth handoff of qualified job orders.
• Participate in training sessions to develop sales fundamentals and professional communication skills.
• Leverage AI and digital tools to enhance outreach and productivity.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and client interactions in the CRM system.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and support overall business goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in recruitment, sales, or related fields.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a proactive approach to relationship-building.
• Tech-savvy with an interest in leveraging AI and digital tools for business development.
• Highly organized, coachable, and motivated to learn and grow within a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet goals.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid setup with 4 days in-office for collaboration and mentorship.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Excellent compensation packages with an aggressive commission structure
• Training and mentorship opportunities for continued growth
• Professional recruiting environment with the opportunity for advancement
• Access to a research team, ability to cross-sell with existing and rapidly growing clients
• Company-funded technology to assist in sourcing, client management, and tracking
• Employee referral program
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, and 401k
• Paid time off: vacation, holiday, and sick time
• Holiday party, happy hours, team outings, summer half-day Fridays, and more!
• Opportunities for commission-based compensation between $50,000-$500,000

COMPANY OVERVIEW

• In the early 2000s, Green Key founders were searching for a way to satisfy their entrepreneurial spirits and began their recruitment careers. While recruiting offered a creative outlet for their career ambitions, they still felt like something was missing. In an industry all about people, where was the connection?
• They decided to come together and do things a little differently, building a recruiting firm made up of energetic, empathic people who invest in relationships to help people grow their careers and staff.
• With the human-first mentality, Green Key Resources has grown fast – attracting first-class people to the firm and expanding into new industries and territories, with offices spread across the US. Green Key's foundation in human connection and forward-thinking tech integrations allow us to be the best partner for your job search and staffing needs.

WHY GREEN KEY?

• Entrepreneurial work environment with thoughtful leadership which strives to cultivate a culture of employee empowerment and autonomy
• Aggressive and lucrative commission structure: constant inflow of jobs from legacy accounts, and agile culture where you're not restricted to niche markets
• We have been named among Forbes' Best Professional Recruiting Firms and Best Temporary Staffing Firms, as well as Inc 5000's Fastest Growing Companies, Chicago's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, Crain’s NY Top Recruiting Firms, and the list keeps going