Business Development & Sales Representative - Entry Level with Solid Training

Giv Local • State College, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Giv Local is seeking a driven and motivated individual to join their team as a Business Development & Sales Representative. This entry-level position is ideal for someone who thrives on challenge, values recognition for their efforts, and is looking for a career with a meaningful purpose. Giv Local is a unique B Corp-certified merchant services provider that donates 20% of its revenue to a local nonprofit chosen by each client, ensuring that every transaction supports a community cause. The role involves identifying and connecting with businesses, presenting Giv Local's unique community-focused model, managing sales pipelines, and achieving weekly goals. Prior sales experience is not required, but discipline, drive, and self-motivation are essential. The company emphasizes a mission-driven approach and rewards performance, offering a clear path to a six-figure income in the first year for strong performers.

Requirements

• Discipline, drive, and self-motivation honed through past experiences (e.g., sports, performing arts, debate, martial arts, military).
• Demonstrated long-term discipline and commitment to challenging endeavors.
• Desire for earnings to match results, with effort directly impacting income.
• A mission-driven mindset; work that means something.
• Coachable and self-driven with initiative.
• Patience with results and ability to stay focused.
• Ability to handle rejection and learn from setbacks.
• Comfort with being measured against specific, visible performance metrics.
• Motivation by performance-based compensation.
• Interest in connecting work to a broader purpose and community impact.
• Ability to serve others, solve problems, or operate in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated resilience and ability to persist when results are not immediate.
• Genuine connection to community, service, or work with broader impact.
• A deliberate decision to grow into something more and readiness to be measured by performance.

Nice To Haves

• Prior sales experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Identify businesses that are a great fit for Giv Local.
• Connect with decision makers at prospective businesses.
• Present Giv Local's unique community-focused payment processing model.
• Prospect and reach out to community banks, credit unions, B Corps, and mission-driven businesses.
• Run discovery calls to understand client needs.
• Follow up with prospects.
• Close deals.
• Manage sales pipeline.
• Track progress toward weekly goals.
• Submit weekly performance accountability & results reports.

Benefits

• Structured six-month onboarding experience with hands-on training, weekly coaching, and one-on-one mentorship.
• Access to free SkillUp PA courses for skill development (sales, CRM, communication, negotiation).
• A mission that matters: B Corp-certified, 1% for the Planet member, contributing to local nonprofits.
• Valuable real-time communication and timely input from direct manager.
• Straightforward, stable compensation plan with a clear and consistent bonus structure.
• Paid time off.
• 11 paid federal bank holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed