Business Development Representative

Job Description

Job Description

Business Development Representative

Full-Time | In-Person | Lafayette, LA | First-Year Earning Potential: $70,000-$95,000+

About the Role

Are you driven by personal growth, meaningful work, and the opportunity to build lasting business relationships? We are seeking a motivated Business Development Representative to join our growing team.

As a Business Development Representative, you'll work directly with business owners, general managers, and company leaders to help them provide valuable employee benefits that improve the lives of their teams. This is a relationship-focused, business-to-business sales role where you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact while building a rewarding career.

Our agency has achieved consistent double-digit growth for more than a decade by helping businesses access affordable, meaningful solutions for their employees. We're committed to developing future leaders through hands-on training, mentorship, and performance-based advancement opportunities.

What You'll Do

• Build relationships with local business owners and organizational leaders
• Generate new business through prospecting, networking, referrals, and outreach
• Conduct face-to-face meetings and presentations with decision-makers
• Identify client needs and recommend appropriate employee benefit solutions
• Manage and grow a designated sales territory
• Deliver exceptional customer service throughout the sales process
• Participate in ongoing sales and leadership development programs
• Contribute to team growth while achieving individual performance goals

Who We're Looking For

• 1+ year of sales experience preferred
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Belief in the value of face-to-face interactions and consultative selling
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor
• Coachable, adaptable, and eager to learn
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Goal-oriented with a desire for personal and professional growth
• Ability to commute within the Lafayette, LA area
• Willingness to work in a field-based, in-person environment

What's In It For You

• Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses
• Industry-leading sales and leadership incentives
• Hands-on training from experienced sales leaders in both classroom and field settings
• Accelerated advancement opportunities based on performance
• Lifetime vested renewals that reward long-term success
• Ongoing corporate-sponsored sales and leadership development
• Flexible work schedule
• Cash bonuses and travel incentive opportunities
• Local territory assignments typically within 15-45 miles
• Minimal travel requirements, with additional travel opportunities available for those interested
• Recognition programs that celebrate achievement and performance
• Positive, supportive culture focused on ownership, growth, and empowerment

Compensation

• Full-Time Position
• First-Year Earning Potential: $70,000-$95,000+
• Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities
• Additional Leadership and Incentive Programs Available

About the Company

We are a top-producing agency that has experienced consistent double-digit growth for more than ten years. Our mission is to help businesses provide affordable, meaningful benefits that support and protect their employees. Through exceptional service, proven solutions, and a commitment to developing our people, we continue to create opportunities for both our clients and our team members.

Willing to relocate: LA

Commute: Lafayette

Work type: On the Road

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