Business Development Representative

Business Talent Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision coverage

Flexible spending account

401K savings plan

Educational stipend

Job summary

Business Talent Group in Chicago is seeking a confident, self-motivated Business Development Representative to join our Client Development & Management team. You will support prospecting, outreach, and meeting scheduling while learning from seasoned sales professionals.

This entry-level role emphasizes teamwork, initiative, and a customer-focused mindset. You will gain hands-on experience with sales tools, CRM, and strategic messaging as you help build a pipeline and contribute to measurable

Qualifications

• Desire to start a career in sales
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Enthusiasm for an entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Professionalism and discretion
• Collaborative mindset

Responsibilities

• Prospect and schedule high-value meetings using sales enablement tools
• Populate automated sales engagement messages under supervision
• Update prospect data in CRM and maintain process discipline
• Communicate with prospective clients using pre-approved messaging
• Maintain consistent outreach to meet monthly metrics
• Attend weekly 1:1s with sales leads to plan outreach
• Maintain accurate account information in the CRM
• Prepare for client meetings and identify value opportunities
• Attend firm-wide and team meetings to stay aligned with goals
• Participate actively in discussions and problem solving

Skills

Sales mindset

Time management

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial spirit

Team player

Professionalism

Customer focus

Job description

We are seeking a confident, self-motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our growing Client Development & Management team in Chicago. We are looking for innovative individuals, who are competitive yet can be part of a team, goal-oriented, love to learn, and have an entrepreneurial spirit.

As a Business Development Representative, you will support our Client Development & Management (CDM) team. This team is responsible for developing new corporate clients and going to market with a fresh, exciting service. In this entry-level sales position, BDRs will get exposure to a broad base of companies with diverse needs. You will learn something new about business every day and get to interact with some of the most experienced minds in business. Extensive training and guidance from your Sales Enablement team and your Sales Lead will be provided.

Day-to-day role responsibilities below:

External: Prospecting & Strategy/Outreach & Meeting Scheduling

• Leveraging sales enablement tools to drive prospecting, craft compelling messaging, and schedule high value meetings
• Work to populate automated sales engagement messages, under the supervision of your manager & Sales Lead
• Update prospect and contact information by referencing contact databases and maintaining a strong process focus
• Communicate with prospective clients with pre-approved messaging
• Maintain consistent outreach as directed by your Sales Lead, hitting metric minimums each month

Internal: Admin/Organization- Internal Responsibilities

• Attend weekly 1:1 session with sales leads to strategize prospecting approaches, refine outreach tactics, and align on target accounts
• Maintain accurate and detailed account information in the company CRM system to support effective sales strategies
• Prepare thoroughly for client meetings and actively participate to identify opportunities for adding value
• Attend firm-wide, industry, and team meetings to stay informed and aligned with organizational goals
• Engage proactively in discussions- ask questions, demonstrate curiosity, and contribute to collaborative problem solving

Qualifications

• A desire to start a career in sales and advance within the company
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Enthusiasm for an entrepreneurial work environment
• The ability to work both independently and as a team
• Customer-focused mindset with a sense of urgencyHigh level of professionalism and discretion
• Collaborative and adaptable team player

Compensation

• Competitive base compensation + commission
• This position is non=exempt
• Comprehensive Benefits package including health, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account, 401K savings plan, and an educational stipend.