Business Development Representative

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and prospect new business opportunities through outbound calls, emails, LinkedIn, and other sales channels.
• Research prospective companies and key decision-makers to develop targeted outreach strategies.
• Generate qualified leads and schedule introductory meetings for the sales team.
• Build relationships with prospective clients and communicate the value of the company’s solutions.
• Partner with Account Executives to ensure a smooth transition of qualified opportunities.
• Maintain accurate prospect information, activities, and pipeline updates within the CRM.
• Consistently work toward individual sales goals and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to improve outreach strategies and lead generation efforts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales, business development, lead generation, or a customer-facing role preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable with cold calling, prospecting, and initiating conversations with new contacts.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Competitive mindset with a willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Experience working in the technology, SaaS, or financial services industry is preferred

Why Join?

• Location: Chicago, IL (Remote initially, with future hybrid expectations)
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.
• Compensation: $60,000-$65,000 base salary + eligibility to earn $25,000–$30,000 in performance-based bonuses
• Employment Type: Full-Time