Business Development Representative

Energy CX; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO plus major holidays

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Work from home on Fridays

Gym membership

Catered lunches on Wednesdays

20 additional work from home days

Job summary

A leading energy brokerage company in Chicago seeks a Business Development Representative to drive the growth of their client network. This role involves setting meetings with commercial real estate clients and making extensive cold calls to identify new business opportunities. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and competitive, thriving in a results-oriented environment. Join a company focused on innovation, personal growth, and a culture that rewards performance over predictability.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success.
• Ability to work independently and self-motivated.
• Highly competitive and results-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Set exploratory meetings with prospective commercial real estate clients.
• Qualify companies for target market fit.
• Make over 350 cold calls weekly.
• Cold email prospective customers.
• Book 2-3 meetings weekly.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Competitive nature

Job description

About Energy CX

Energy CX is redefining the energy brokerage industry as the fastest-growing player in the US. By bringing cutting‑edge technology, advanced analytics, and innovative solutions, we are disrupting a space that has operated in the dark for too long.

Why Energy CX?

• Recession proof industry
• Uncapped commission with competitive salary
• Entrepreneurial and ambitious culture with a great team‑oriented environment
• Fastest growing energy broker in the country
• Recognized by Fortune and Great Places to Work US
• Named on Inc 5000’s list of America’s fastest growing companies

Compensation

• Year 1 Expected Earnings → $70,000 (Base + Commission)

Title

Business Development Representative

About This Job

This position is for someone who is interested in energy and real estate and wants to be a part of a fast growing, hungry company. The person is naturally tenacious and relentless in anything they do. They are a highly motivated self‑starter that enjoys working in a results‑oriented environment. They are excited to hunt for new business and appreciate the challenge of learning a new industry/role and the opportunity to grow within a company.

Objectives of this Role

• Set exploratory meetings with prospective commercial real estate clients to source opportunities for our VP of Sales.
• Learn about the commercial real estate and energy procurement industries.

Daily And Monthly Responsibilities

• Grow your network to create more new customer opportunities.
• Qualify companies to see if they are a good fit for our target market.
• Make 350+ cold calls per week.
• Cold email prospective customers.
• Book 2–3 meetings per week.
• Sit in on exploratory meetings with your VP of Sales.

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven track record of success.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Highly competitive.
• Ability to work independently / self‑motivated.

Benefits

ECX Benefits include:

• 15 days PTO (highly flexible) + all major holidays.
• Half day on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving; Thursday & following Friday fully off.
• 12/24 – 1/2 Company break (subject to be longer, but at minimum, all employees can expect this time off).

Insurance

• Health – we cover 50% of your monthly premium cost.
• Dental – we cover 50% of your monthly premium cost.
• Vision – we cover 50% of your monthly premium cost.
• Basic Term Life & AD&DD insurance policy – we cover 100%.

Retirement

• Employer match 20% of total contribution on up to 5% of salary.

Additional Perks

• Work from home on Fridays.
• 20 work from home days per year (in addition to WFH Fridays).
• Wednesday catered lunches.
• Gym membership at on‑site gym facilities.
• Frequent company events.

Energy CX Company Culture

Our culture is not for everyone. It is designed for people who want to grow fast, take ownership and raise the bar every day. We challenge each other to solve hard problems, innovate boldly and keep improving. We believe in personal growth, extreme accountability and building a team of exceptional people who push one another to be better.

We live by The Four Forces of Innovation:

• Higher Standards – Raise the Bar: Excellence isn’t reserved for launches or headlines. It’s how we communicate, plan, and follow through.
• Innovate It – Think Differently: Innovation isn’t about flashy ideas; it’s about taking on new challenges and outgrowing what no longer serves.
• Continuous Growth – Better Every Day: Growth is not perfection – it’s our commitment to get better every single day.
• Do Good – Leave It Better: Doing good is about serving others and creating lasting impact.

The Deal at Energy CX

Our culture rewards personal growth and performance. If you want comfort, predictability or an easy path, this isn’t the place for you. If you want to push boundaries, grow faster than you thought possible and help reinvent how the world buys energy, you’ll thrive here.

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