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Business Development & Networking Representative
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What they do
A Business Development Specialist identifies new business opportunities and clients for a company, identifies new products, services and lines of business, and develops marketing and sales strategies to help grow a company's business. Collects and manages data on sales and business processes, does market research, and stays informed of industry trends and dynamics. Builds customer relationships and partnerships. Reports to a Business Development Manager or Director.
$67,775 / year median in Virginia
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Business Development & Networking Representative
- Build Your Network. Build Your Resume. Build Your Future.
- Are you ambitious, outgoing, and interested in business, sales, entrepreneurship, real estate, construction, or professional networking?
- Roofing & More, Inc.
- is looking for a motivated individual to represent our company throughout the Northern Virginia area by building relationships, attending networking events, visiting local businesses, and connecting with potential referral partners and clients. Company Summary
- 30+ Years in Business
- 20,000+ Customers Served
- Family-Owned & Operated
- 4.9-Star Google Rating
- Serving Northern Virginia
- Residential & Commercial Services
- GAF Master Elite® Contractor
- Roofing, Siding, Windows, Doors, Gutters, Decks & More
- This is an excellent opportunity for students, recent graduates, aspiring entrepreneurs, and young professionals who want to gain real-world business experience while developing valuable professional connections. What You'll Be Doing
- Attend professional networking events
- Meet local business owners and decision-makers
- Build relationships with potential referral partners
- Visit local businesses and organizations throughout Northern Virginia
- Introduce businesses and professionals to Roofing & More
- Develop relationships with realtors, property managers, contractors, HOA professionals, and other local organizations
- Identify potential residential and commercial opportunities
- Schedule appointments and introductions for our team
- Follow up with professional contacts and potential partners
- Update notes and activity within our CRM system
- Represent Roofing & More professionally at events and throughout the community
- What We're Looking For
- Strong communication skills
- Organized and reliable
- Positive and outgoing personality
- Professional appearance
- Comfortable speaking with new people
- Interested in business, sales, marketing, networking, real estate, or entrepreneurship
- Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
- Available for at least 12 hours per week
- Reliable transportation
- Must have access to a personal vehicle for local business visits, networking events, and outreach activities
- Age: 18-24 required
- What We Offer ✅ Flexible schedule — choose your own schedule during Monday-Friday business hours ✅ Approximately
- 12-15 hours per week
- ✅ •$0.
30 per mile reimbursement
- ✅ Networking event fees fully covered ✅ Opportunity to attend professional and high-level business networking events ✅ Meet business owners, real estate professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, contractors, and community leaders ✅ Real B2B business development experience ✅ Professional sales and relationship-building experience ✅ Exposure to the construction, real estate, and home improvement industries ✅ Resume-building opportunities ✅ Performance-based bonuses and commission opportunities ✅ Long-term growth opportunities ✅ Opportunity to develop a professional network throughout Northern Virginia Why This Role Is Different Many entry-level jobs give you work experience but very little exposure to the people actually running businesses.
In this position, you'll regularly interact with
- business owners, realtors, property managers, executives, entrepreneurs, contractors, and other professionals throughout Northern Virginia.
- You'll learn how professional relationships are created, how businesses generate opportunities, how referral partnerships work, and how companies grow through networking and business development. Whether you're interested in
- business, sales, entrepreneurship, marketing, real estate, construction, or professional growth
- , this role provides hands-on experience and connections that can benefit you far beyond this position. Benefits $18.00-$23.00 per hour
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Professional networking opportunities
- Paid networking event attendance
- Performance bonuses
- Commission opportunities
- Professional development
- Career growth opportunities
- Work Location:
- In person —
Northern Virginia Pay:
$40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
- Professional Development
- Bonuses/Stipends
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Dental Insurance