About the role#
As a Student Business Development Team Lead for the Starlink Customer Acquisition Program, you will serve as a representative in your assigned territory. This role combines field sales with team coordination, requiring you to build awareness and engage with community members. You will work under the guidance of a Regional Sales Manager to drive outreach efforts while supporting local recruiting and scheduling tasks.
What you'll do#
- Own an assigned territory near your campus and plan your outreach routes.
- Conduct door-to-door outreach to identify leads and build awareness for Starlink.
- Support local recruiting, team coordination, and scheduling.
- Identify strong student referrals for the program.
- Attend community events and build local business partnerships.
- Log your daily activity, sales, hours, and mileage in the field app.
- Participate in regular check-ins with your Regional Sales Manager to review performance and refine your approach.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in school.
- Ability to work 15 to 25 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends.
- A reliable personal vehicle, valid driver's license, and a smartphone.
- You must be 18 or older.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- A coachable, ambitious mindset with a willingness to meet new people and learn.
Location & details#
- Location: Richmond, Virginia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Employment: Part-time, paid position.
About Acosta Group
Acosta Group operates as a business consulting and services company based in Jacksonville, Florida. It provides sales, marketing, and foodservice support to brands across multiple retail channels. The organization functions as a collective of agencies including Acosta, ActionLink, CORE Foodservice, CROSSMARK, Mosaic, Premium Retail Services, and Product Connections. With a workforce of over 10,001 employees, the company manages services ranging from data science and revenue growth management to retail merchandising and culinary solutions.
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