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Business Development Specialist

4/15/2026

You will build strategic relationships with local businesses to connect talent with employment opportunities. Additionally, you will drive mission-centered growth and expand the organization's community presence.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
EXCEED has been providing quality, life-changing programs and services to adults with disabilities throughout the Inland Empire since 1981. Our programs strive to improve the quality of each individuals life through person-centered services that help participants develop and maintain their highest level of independence and maximize opportunities for personal choice and self-advocacy. Programs include: Supported Employment, Community Integration, Exploration & Enrichment Services, Adult Developmental Centers, Assessments, Work Experience Program and Residential Services. Supported Employment Provides individual training and a combination of support services in community-based employment. This program enables clients to work independently and achieve and maintain employment in an integrated setting in the business community. Adult Developmental Center Provides basic living skills training, which assists clients in reaching their maximum level of independence, along with access and inclusion in the community. Our curriculum includes self-advocacy, mobility, money management, functional reading, basic academics, pre-work skills, writing, daily living skills, and personal growth and development. Community Integrated Services Provides community based person-centered services and individualized supports to assist clients in living quality lives as productive and active members of their community. Exploration and Enrichment Services Provides person-centered services that offer activities and training in daily living skills, employment readiness, functional skills development, self-advocacy, personal growth and maintenance of positive behaviors, and community access and inclusion.
About the Role

Description

 

Drive Partnerships. Expand Opportunity. Change Lives.

At EXCEED, we are dedicated to creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Through strong employer partnerships and person-centered services, we empower individuals to achieve independence, purpose, and long-term success.

The Opportunity

This is more than a business development role—it’s an opportunity to create real impact.

As a Business Development Specialist, you will build strategic relationships with local businesses, connect talent to opportunity, and help shape more inclusive workplaces. You will play a key role in expanding our community presence and driving mission-centered growth.

Requirements

 

  • Experience in business development, sales, workforce development, or community engagement 
  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills 
  • Confidence in networking and outreach environments 
  • Ability to think strategically and execute effectively 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic CRM/ATS systems preferred 
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally (if applicable) 

Preferred: Experience in nonprofit or disability employment services

Key Skills
Business DevelopmentSalesWorkforce DevelopmentCommunity EngagementRelationship BuildingCommunication SkillsNetworkingOutreachStrategic ThinkingMicrosoft OfficeCRM SystemsATS Systems
Categories
Social ServicesSalesHuman ResourcesManagement & Leadership
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