Business Development

Hibu; Freeport (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Paid training

Health, dental, vision, life & dis

Paid holidays, personal days & vac

Job summary

Hibu is seeking an Inside Sales professional to start conversations with warm leads and deliver compelling presentations of our digital marketing platform. You will close deals, build trusted client relationships, and continually learn our products to stay ahead in a fast-paced, high-energy team.

Ideal candidates are driven, tech-savvy, and self-motivated with strong communication and time management skills, able to thrive independently or in a team. Background check is required.

Qualifications

• Passionate about sales and helping small businesses.
• Comfortable with outbound calling and prospecting.
• Tech-savvy and quick to learn new systems.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and driven by results.
• Excellent communicator with strong time management skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Start the conversation with warm leads through strategic calls, emails, and social outreach.
• Deliver compelling sales presentations that showcase Hibu’s all-in-one digital platform—websites, SEO/SEM, display ads, social media, and more.
• Close deals and drive revenue by converting prospects into loyal clients.
• Build relationships by serving as a trusted advisor, helping clients grow their business through strategic marketing.
• Stay sharp by continuously learning and mastering Hibu’s products, tools, and sales techniques.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment by competing, collaborating, and celebrating wins with a high-energy team.

Skills

Outbound calling

Prospecting

Sales presentations

Digital marketing knowledge

Communication skills

Self-motivation & time management

Job description

Job Requirements

• Year 1 On-Target Earnings: $50–60K+ (Base + Uncapped Commission + Monthly Bonuses)
• Year 2 Average Earnings: $71.8K+ with significant upside potential
• Uncapped commissions and performance bonuses mean your earning potential is in your hands

In‑Office vs. Work From Home

Distance‑based hybrid work environment tied to our Cedar Rapids, IA office—office days scale by distance, with 80+ miles fully remote (optional office visits).

Compensation & Career Growth For Hibu's Business Development Team

• Year 1 On-Target Earnings: $50–60K+ (Base + Uncapped Commission + Monthly Bonuses)
• Year 2 Average Earnings: $71.8K+ with significant upside potential
• Uncapped commissions and performance bonuses mean your earning potential is in your hands

Launch or elevate your sales career with a high-growth digital marketing leader. Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned Inside Sales professional, Hibu offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your drive, creativity, and passion for helping small businesses thrive will be rewarded.

What You’ll Do On Hibu's Business Development Team

• Start the conversation: Interact with warm leads through strategic calls, emails, and social outreach
• Consult with confidence: Deliver compelling sales presentations that showcase Hibu’s all-in-one digital platform — websites, SEO/SEM, display ads, social media, and more
• Close deals: Drive revenue by converting prospects into loyal clients
• Build relationships: Serve as a trusted advisor, helping clients grow their business through strategic marketing
• Stay sharp: Continuously learn and master Hibu’s products, tools, and sales techniques
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment: Compete, collaborate, and celebrate wins with a high-energy team

Want to know more before going any further? Check out this short video of who we are, and we are sure you will want to explore further: https://video.hibu.com/watch/HovfMuAyhhhUwShCo6eryi?

Who You Are

• Passionate about sales, digital marketing, and helping small businesses succeed
• Comfortable with outbound calling and prospecting
• Tech-savvy and quick to learn new systems
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and driven by results
• Excellent communicator with strong time management skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Background check required

Why Hibu?

• Competitive base salary + uncapped commissions
• Paid training to set you up for success
• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal days & vacation
• Team culture built on collaboration, recognition, and fun
• Career development and advancement opportunities

Our Culture: At Hibu, we celebrate diversity, innovation, and integrity. We’re a team of passionate professionals who believe in doing the right thing—for our clients, our colleagues, and our community. we want to hear from you.

Working with us means joining a team of truly extraordinary people working to improve communities across the country. Joining our team means not only working in a fun environment with smart people, but also being able to take advantage of our competitive compensation, ongoing training, incentives, and generous benefits package.

Learn more about the Hibu culture here: Culture at Hibu

NOTE: Hibu is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and consistent with applicable law, provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in completing our job application process. If you need reasonable accommodation and/or are having difficulty completing our online application process due to a disability you may use the following email address [e-mail] : Please include your name and contact information and the title of the position you are interested in. Note: this is not for general employment inquires or correspondence. Hibu will only respond to requests related to those who need assistance with the online application process due to a disability