What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Specialist position at 160 Driving Academy?
160 Driving Academy is the nation’s largest CDL training provider and one of the fastest-growing vocational schools. We’ve built over 145 schools in the last decade, helping thousands of people start rewarding careers in trucking. Now, we’re looking for talented, motivated Business Development Specialists to help us continue that growth.
What You’ll Be Doing:
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Recruit Future Truck Drivers: Engage with prospective students, understand their needs, and get them excited about a career in trucking through our 4-week CDL training program.
- Build Local Connections: Form partnerships with local trucking companies, workforce agencies, and community organizations to bring in new students and make a name for your branch.
- Run the Show at Your Branch: Oversee day-to-day branch operations, meet with potential students, keep records organized, and handle enrollment paperwork.
- Support Your Students: Be a mentor and guide from enrollment to graduation, ensuring students have a smooth journey through our program.
- Compensation Base salary plus commission – the more students you bring in, the more you earn!
- Growth Opportunities: We believe in promoting from within, so you’ll have plenty of room to advance.
- Great Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, paid sick time, and paid time off – everything you need for peace of mind.
- Training: We’ll make sure you have the skills and tools you need to succeed.
- Experienced and Driven: You’ve got some solid experience in sales, customer service, or business development. You know how to talk to people, close deals, and keep things organized.
- A Natural People Person: You’re outgoing, personable, and genuinely enjoy helping others succeed.
- Organized and Detail-Oriented: You keep things running smoothly and can handle multiple tasks with ease.
- Adaptable and Self-Motivated: You thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment and are ready to take initiative.
- Knowledge of the Trucking Industry? Huge plus! It’ll give you an edge in connecting with our prospective students.
