Business Development Apprentice in West Palm Beach, Florida at Entrusted

MissionThe mission of the Business Development Apprentice position is to build trust with clients, understand their problems, goals, and values, and help deliver world class solutions that positively impact their business. This role is designed to develop the apprentice into a fully qualified Business Development Representative through hands on learning, mentorship, and real world relationship building experience.
Outcomes

• Demonstrate readiness for Business Development Representative responsibilities within 12 to 24 months through measurable growth in:
  • Partner interaction and relationship management
  • Field confidence and communication
  • Business development habits and consistency
  • Understanding and execution of the Entrusted approach
• Build disciplined weekly habits around outreach, follow up, relationship development, and account support
• Assist in growing assigned accounts by supporting Account Managers, learning partner needs, and helping move relationships forward
• Collaborate effectively with Operations, Sales, Marketing, and branch leadership to support partner experience and business growth
• Operate within assigned marketing budgets and company expectations

What You’ll Do

• Support Business Development Representatives and Account Managers in maintaining and growing relationships
• Participate in meetings, ride alongs, networking events, lunches, and field visits to learn the business development process firsthand
• Conduct consistent outreach and follow up with referral partners and prospective accounts
• Learn partner pain points, priorities, and business goals in order to help provide valuable solutions
• Assist with marketing initiatives, relationship touchpoints, and account management tasks
• Maintain accurate notes, follow up activities, and partner communication within company systems
• Work cross functionally with Operations, Marketing, and leadership teams to support partner experience
• Learn and apply the Entrusted approach to relationship building, communication, and service

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Early in career, most likely a recent college graduate or someone with 1 to 2 years of professional experience
• Previous experience in customer service, hospitality, sales, athletics, or another customer facing environment preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Coachable, humble, and eager to learn
• Comfortable building relationships and interacting with people in both office and field settings
• Organized, disciplined, and willing to develop consistent habits
• Motivated by long term growth and development rather than immediate high earnings
• Excited by the opportunity to learn Marketing and Business Development the “Entrusted Way” and grow into a Business Development Representative role over time

Compensation & Growth

• Target salary range: $50,000 to $60,000 annually
• Structured development path into a Business Development Representative role within 1 to 2 years
• Hands on mentorship, training, and exposure to relationship driven business development
• Opportunity for long term career growth within Entrusted

This Role Is Likely a Great Fit If You:

• Want to build a long term career in relationship based sales and marketing
• Enjoy meeting new people and building trust over time
• Are excited to learn through mentorship, repetition, and field experience
• Value growth, consistency, and teamwork
• Are patient and motivated by long term opportunity rather than immediate compensation growth

This Role May Not Be the Right Fit If You:

• Prefer highly independent work with minimal coaching or collaboration
• Are looking for a short term stepping stone rather than a long term development opportunity
• Become frustrated by learning curves, repetition, or gradual progression

Entrusted is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.