Business Development Associate
Calculated Hire
Dallas-Fort Worth MetroplexFresher2h agovia LinkedIn
Posted 13 Nov 2026, 14:00 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- SalesLead generationAccount management
- Work
- On-site in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Sales95%Lead generation21%Account management14%of 42 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 13, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Calculated Hire is a professional services and staffing firm. As a Business Development Associate (BDA), you will begin your career in a comprehensive sales development program designed to prepare you for a successful transition into an Account Executive role.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- 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.