Business Development Associate – Entry Level

GEM
  • Fairfax, Virginia
    13 days ago

    Job Description

    GEM is seeking motivated Business Development Associates to support our growing outreach and marketing campaigns.

    This position is designed for candidates who want to learn the fundamentals of marketing, customer engagement, business development, communications, and leadership while gaining hands-on professional experience.

    What You'll Learn

    Through hands-on training and mentorship, you'll gain exposure to:

    • Event marketing
    • Community outreach
    • Customer engagement
    • Brand activation
    • Professional communication
    • Networking
    • Goal setting
    • Team leadership
    • Campaign support
    • Business development

    Responsibilities

    • Represent GEM and its clients professionally
    • Engage with customers and community members
    • Assist with outreach and marketing campaigns
    • Build positive relationships through face-to-face communication
    • Support event and promotional activities
    • Communicate campaign information clearly and confidently
    • Work toward individual and team objectives
    • Participate in professional training and coaching
    • Collaborate with team members to improve campaign execution
    • Take on additional responsibilities as skills and experience develop

    Who We're Looking For

    You do not need previous marketing or business development experience.

    We're looking for candidates who are:

    • Ambitious and motivated
    • Coachable
    • Reliable and organized
    • Comfortable communicating with people
    • Competitive in a healthy, team-oriented way
    • Interested in developing leadership skills
    • Positive and solution-oriented
    • Excited about building a career

    Experience in sales, customer service, retail, hospitality, fundraising, athletics, communications, or student organizations is welcome but not required.

    Why Start Your Career at GEM?

    GEM's team culture emphasizes mentorship, communication, leadership development, goal setting, teamwork, and professional growth. GGEM+1

    If you're looking for more than just a job and want an opportunity to learn valuable skills, work with people, and grow professionally, submit your application today.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationFairfax, Virginia

    Skills

    • Athleticsunmatched
    • Business Developmentunmatched
    • Campaignsunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Engagement Marketingunmatched
    • Event Marketingunmatched
    • Fundraisingunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Marketing Campaignunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Retailunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Set Goalsunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched

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