Entry-Level Business Development Associate

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Profit sharing

Learn Sales, Territory Management, and Small Business Operations

Surface Experts of BethesdaPerfect for recent graduates, former athletes, or anyone early in their career who wants to learn sales and business development.At Surface Experts of Bethesda, we’re building a small, fast-growing service business that helps apartment communities repair damage to things like countertops, cabinets, tubs, and floors—without replacing them.This role is not a call-center sales job. You’ll be out in the field building relationships with property managers, learning how service businesses grow, and seeing how sales, operations, and customer service work together.Think of it as a paid apprenticeship in business development. If you’re curious, hardworking, and coachable, we will teach you everything else.Learn more about Surface Expertshttps://youtu.be/IHpE--Kcjog?si=sINw346R8Numm8-P 
What You’ll LearnIn this role you will develop skills that translate into almost any future career: • Professional sales and relationship building
 • Customer discovery and asking great questions
 • Territory management and route planning
 • Negotiation and problem solving
 • Small-business operations
 • Personal accountability and performance managementMany people spend years trying to learn these skills in an office.
 You will learn them in the field, quickly, with direct coaching.
What the Job Looks LikeEach day you will visit 12–15 apartment communities in Montgomery County and introduce our repair services to maintenance managers.Your goal is to:• Build relationships with property managers and maintenance teams
 • Walk vacant units to identify repair opportunities
 • Schedule repairs for our technician team
 • Follow up with customers and ensure great serviceYou’ll spend most of your day out meeting people, not sitting behind a desk.
Why This Job is Different Autonomy
You manage your own route and schedule. Real Responsibility
You directly impact the growth of the business. Direct Coaching
You will work closely with the owner and receive weekly coaching. Small Team Environment
You’ll be part of a tight-knit team where your ideas matter. No Nights or Weekends
Business hours only.
Who This Role is Perfect ForThis is a great opportunity for someone who:• Recently graduated from college
 • Played sports or worked in restaurants/hospitality
 • Is curious about business or entrepreneurship
 • Wants to learn sales and customer leadership
 • Enjoys meeting people face-to-faceNo prior sales experience required.We will train the right person.
What Matters MostWe care more about attributes than experience.You might be a great fit if you are: Coachable
You want feedback and actively work to improve. Curious
You enjoy asking questions and learning how things work. Accountable
You take ownership of results and follow through. Energetic
You enjoy being out in the field meeting people.
Compensation and Benefits• Base salary + commission + performance bonuses
 • Paid holidays and PTO
 • Healthcare / wellness stipend
 • Mileage reimbursement
 • Phone stipendTop performers in this role develop skills that lead to future opportunities in sales, operations, or business leadership.
About Surface ExpertsSurface Experts repairs small damage to surfaces like countertops, cabinets, tubs, floors, and appliances for apartment communities and property managers.Instead of replacing expensive materials, we restore them—saving customers time and money while reducing waste.We’re a growing local business backed by a national franchise network that provides training, tools, and operational support.
If This Sounds Like YouWe’re looking for someone who wants to learn, grow, and build something meaningful with a small team. Apply if you’re ready to develop real-world business skills and take ownership of your work.   Compensation: $48,000.00 - $96,000.00 per year

About Surface Experts

Surface Experts is an all-inclusive surface repair service provider. We repair small damage to surfaces like Floors, Countertops, Bathtubs, Cabinets, Appliances, Furniture, Elevator Pane