Business Development Advisor

Business Development Advisor - Employer Solutions

MRA (The Management Association) | Full & Part Time | Hybrid | On-Demand

Competitive Base Salary + Performance-Based Incentives | Comprehensive Benefits

Turn your HR expertise or consultative sales skills into business growth.

What if you could help businesses solve people challenges while building lasting relationships and growing your own territory?

MRA helps employers navigate the complexities of managing their workforce. Through access to experienced HR professionals, practical guidance, training, compensation insights, and other resources, we help businesses make better decisions about their people.

We're looking for a relationship- driven professional who can help employers discover the value of MRA and turn those conversations into lasting business partnerships.

This opportunity is ideal for someone early in their career who enjoys building connections, providing exceptional customer service,

coordinating outreach efforts, and supporting the growth of a member-focused organization.

What you'll do

• Support business development activities by identifying, qualifying, and engaging prospective members through phone, email, virtual meetings, and networking events.
• Maintain accurate member and prospect information in CRM systems, track activities, and assist with reporting and follow-up efforts.
• Coordinate meetings, presentations, membership outreach campaigns, and other administrative activities that support territory growth.
• Serve as a resource for current and prospective members by connecting them to MRA services, programs, training, and solutions.
• Partner with Business Development Managers and internal teams to support membership recruitment, retention, engagement, and relationship-building initiatives.

Who we're looking for

We are especially interested in candidates who bring either relevant HR knowledge or customer-facing business experience.

You may be an HR professional who:

• Has experience as an HR coordinator, HR assistant, recruiter, HR generalist, or in a related role.
• Understands the challenges employers face and enjoys building relationships with business leaders.
• Is interested in applying that expertise to member engagement, relationship management, and business development.

Or you may be a consultative sales professional who:

• Has experience in customer service, account management, membership services, sales support, inside sales, or related fields.
• Enjoys prospecting, building relationships, and helping customers find solutions to meet their needs.
• Is interested in developing business development and relationship management skills within a professional services environment.

Either way, you will bring: strong communication skills, initiative, curiosity, accountability, and a genuine interest in helping businesses succeed. Experience with CRM systems is beneficial. A bachelor's degree is preferred.

What MRA offers

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives
• Flexible schedule, combining remote work with in-person member and prospect meetings.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and additional benefits
• A collaborative team with deep HR and business expertise
• Territory: Waukesha, La Crosse, Eau Claire, and Wausau, Wisconsin. Travel within the assigned territory is required.

The approximate pay range for this position is based on location. Please note that the pay range provided is a good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be based on factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, skills, abilities, and work location.