Business Development Representative

Business Development Representative

Are you a natural relationship builder who loves connecting with people, creating opportunities, and making things happen? Do you thrive in a role where every conversation has the potential to grow a business and strengthen a community?

We're looking for an energetic, self-driven Business Development Representative to help launch and grow an exciting new delivery partner network throughout Western North Carolina.

This isn't just another sales role. It's an opportunity to be on the front lines of a rapidly expanding initiative, working directly with local entrepreneurs and business owners to introduce a new business opportunity that can make a lasting impact in their communities.

If you're motivated by building relationships, creating partnerships, and seeing the results of your efforts firsthand, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Help launch a growing delivery network from the ground up and play a key role in its success across your territory.

Meet face-to-face with local entrepreneurs, business owners, and community leaders while becoming a trusted resource in the market.

Enjoy the autonomy and flexibility to manage your schedule, build your pipeline, and drive results independently.

Your work will directly contribute to expanding the network, supporting local businesses, and driving growth in the communities you serve.

Gain valuable experience in business development, territory management, partner recruitment, community engagement, and consultative sales.

What You'll Do

As the face of the program in your territory, you'll identify, engage, and recruit new business partners while building strong community connections.

Drive Business Growth

• Travel throughout your assigned territory to meet with prospective business owners and entrepreneurs
• Generate interest through in-person meetings, presentations, and outreach efforts
• Introduce business owners to the delivery partner opportunity and communicate its value
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified partners

Develop Strategic Partnerships

• Establish relationships with local business leaders, franchise owners, and entrepreneurs
• Collaborate with Chambers of Commerce, economic development organizations, and business associations
• Represent the program at networking events, Lunch & Learns, community meetings, and recruiting events
• Serve as a trusted advisor throughout the recruitment process

Guide Partners to Success

• Evaluate and qualify prospective partners
• Support candidates through onboarding and application processes
• Ensure a positive experience from initial conversation through partnership activation
• Follow up consistently to maintain engagement and momentum

Manage Your Territory Like a Business

• Track activity, opportunities, and pipeline progress in Salesforce
• Maintain accurate reporting and recruiting metrics
• Develop strategies to maximize market penetration and recruitment success
• Identify opportunities to improve outreach and territory growth

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in sales, business development, customer service, account management, or a related customer-facing role
• Success in outside sales, field sales, prospecting, or relationship-building environments
• Experience utilizing CRM systems, preferably Salesforce
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while managing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building relationships and driving results

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting business partners, franchisees, contractors, or vendors
• Background in territory sales, lead generation, community outreach, or market development
• Strong consultative selling and negotiation skills
• Confidence learning and leveraging multiple technology platforms
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you'll become the go-to point of contact for prospective partners across your territory. You'll build a strong network of community connections, create business opportunities through meaningful conversations, and help establish a growing delivery network that serves local communities.

Your ability to connect with people, earn trust, and drive engagement will directly contribute to the program's success.

Territory & Travel

This is a highly visible, field-based position covering Western North Carolina, with a focus around Statesville, Hickory, and Morganton.

• Travel throughout the territory 4-5 days per week
• Attend community events, networking functions, and partner meetings
• Work remotely when managing administrative responsibilities
• Mileage reimbursement and phone expense support provided
• Comfortable driving up to four hours round-trip within assigned territory

Ready to Build Something Bigger Than a Sales Pipeline?

If you're looking for a career where you can make an impact, build valuable business relationships, and help grow an exciting new initiative from the ground up, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and become a driving force behind the future of local delivery services and business growth in North Carolina.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $27.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type: This is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 2026.