What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Specialist position at 160 Driving Academy?
Whether you see yourself in business development, sales, customer service, retail management, or operations, as a Business Development Specialist, you will gain exposure to all facets of the business with a career full of growth opportunities.
160 Driving Academy is the nation's largest CDL training provider and fastest-growing vocational school. Over the last 10 years, we have built a network of over 140 schools utilizing proprietary learning techniques, world-class instructors, and a safety-first approach.
As a Business Development Specialist, your primary responsibility will be to recruit students into the 160 CDL training program. You will need to develop and maintain partnerships with trucking companies, community organizations, and local businesses to drive growth. Additionally, managing accurate student databases and state files per local regulations is critical for the company's success and your own.
We offer competitive compensation plans with significant earning potential for top performers. 160 Driving Academy also fosters a culture of internal promotion, so advancement opportunities are always within reach. Take your career as a Business Development Specialist to the next level with 160 Driving Academy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identify and recruit student drivers for 160's 4-week CDL training program.
- Host potential students for in-office enrollment appointments.
- Follow up on potential student leads provided by our marketing and call center teams.
- Act as a Business Development Specialist, developing new opportunities and expanding relationships in your local market.
- Build and maintain partnerships with local governmental agencies and community organizations to promote and market your branch.
- Attend and host community events, career fairs, and networking opportunities to expand your reach.
- Provide support to students from enrollment through graduation.
- Manage all day-to-day operations of your local 160 Driving Academy branch.
- Open and close the office daily.
- Maintain accurate student and state records.
- Complete enrollment paperwork and process tuition payments where applicable.
- Foster long-lasting professional relationships with students to support their long-term career success.
Behaviors:
- Driven by financial success.
- Proactive and self-sufficient with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
- Personable, with compassion for people.
- Team player capable of managing up and down the company hierarchy.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Problem solver who brings innovative ideas to the business.
- Adaptable and flexible to frequent change.
- Strong multitasking skills with an ability to plan ahead and think strategically.
- Excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
Qualifications/Skills and Education:
- Sales or business development experience is a plus.
- Microsoft Office skills; Salesforce experience is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in management, business, or a related field.
