
Business Development Representative
Part-timeKnoxville, TNPart-time$15–18/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Job overview
Caring Transitions of Knoxville seeks a part-time Business Development Representative to grow its local referral network. The role builds relationships with community professionals, introduces the company’s services, attends local events, follows up on inquiries, and connects prospective clients with appropriate services. It involves local travel and in-person relationship building, with scheduling coordinated around outreach activities and events.
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Business Development Representative — Part-Time
Caring Transitions of Knoxville | Knoxville, TN
Caring Transitions of Knoxville is seeking a personable, motivated Business Development Representative to help grow our local referral network. We support seniors and families through downsizing, relocation, estate sales, online auctions, and home clean-outs.
This part-time role is ideal for someone who enjoys meeting people, building professional relationships, and making a positive difference in the community.
Responsibilities
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Build and maintain relationships with senior living communities, real estate professionals, estate planning attorneys, senior service providers, and other referral partners.
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Introduce our services through calls, emails, in-person visits, and presentations.
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Attend local networking events, community meetings, and professional gatherings.
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Follow up with prospective partners and incoming business inquiries.
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Maintain accurate records of contacts, outreach activities, and referral opportunities.
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Coordinate with our team to connect prospective clients with the appropriate services.
Qualifications
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Some experience in business development, sales, marketing, community outreach, or customer service is preferred.
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Strong communication skills and a professional, approachable manner.
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Compassion and sensitivity when working with seniors and families navigating life transitions.
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Ability to work independently, manage time, and follow through consistently.
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Basic computer skills and comfort using email, calendars, and contact management tools.
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Reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout the Knoxville area.
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Existing connections in the local senior services or real estate community are a plus.
Position Details
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Part-time, with scheduling coordinated around outreach activities and events.
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Local travel and in-person relationship building are required.
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Compensation and expected weekly hours will be discussed during the interview process.
Schedule and Compensation
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Schedule: Part-time, approximately 15 hours per week.
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Hourly Pay: $15–$18 per hour, based on relevant experience.
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Performance Incentives: Additional compensation based on results, with details discussed during the interview process.
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Work Location: Knoxville, Tennessee with local travel required for partner visits, networking events, and community outreach. No remote position.
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Scheduling: Hours coordinated around business needs and outreach activities.
Training Provided: Online training will be provided to help you learn about our business, services, and approach to supporting clients and referral partners.
How to Apply
Please email your résumé and a brief introduction to [email protected] with the subject line “Part-Time Business Development Representative.”
Learn more at www.caringtransitionsofknoxvilleSW.com.
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How this job compares
Set against the 20,947 open Business Development jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$15–18/hr
- US median$19–35/hr816 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $16.50/hr, is 40% below the US median midpoint ($27/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Business Development hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 298 open Business Development jobs in Tennessee and 20,947 across the US. 12% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- Business Development postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 10 years (16,407 postings).
- Education
- 6,763 of the 20,947 open Business Development jobs (32%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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