Business Development Representative

Bild; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bild is a cloud data management platform based in Chicago, seeking a Business Development Representative to drive outbound and inbound prospects for hardware and engineering teams.

The role is full-time and on-site, focusing on discovery calls, qualifying opportunities, and scheduling product demonstrations for the sales team. Target OTE is $70,000–$90,000, with uncapped upside and growth into senior sales roles.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and sales skills for discovery calls and presenting value propositions.
• Ability to build relationships, understand market segments, and adapt messaging quickly.
• Familiarity with CRM tools and AI-driven sales practices is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new business opportunities via outbound prospecting and inbound leads.
• Conduct discovery calls, understand prospect needs, and demonstrate Bild’s value proposition.
• Maintain an organized sales pipeline in the CRM and coordinate with marketing and sales teams.

Skills

Communication

Sales

Prospecting

Omni-channel outreach

Relationship building

Presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/Engineering

Tools

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

HubSpot

CRM tools

Job description

Bild is a cloud data management platform built for modern hardware teams. It automates engineering workflows such as version control, BOM management, and supplier collaboration so teams can spend more time innovating and designing. By reducing documentation and administrative burdens, Bild empowers engineers to focus on high-impact work in design, simulation, and analysis. The platform supports cutting‑edge projects, including 3D‑printed housing, lunar rovers, smart home appliances, and advanced virtual reality devices. Applicants can learn more about how Bild enables hardware innovation at getbild.com.

Role Description

The Business Development Representative is a full‑time, on‑site role based in Chicago, IL. In this position, the team member will identify and qualify new business opportunities through outbound prospecting, inbound lead follow‑up, and targeted outreach to hardware and engineering organizations. The role involves conducting discovery calls, understanding prospect needs, presenting Bild’s value proposition, and scheduling product demonstrations for the sales team. The representative will maintain an organized pipeline in the CRM, collaborate closely with marketing and sales to refine messaging, and provide feedback on market trends and customer pain points. The role also includes meeting activity and revenue‑related targets, participating in sales meetings, and contributing to continuous improvement of lead generation strategies.

We want to build our future bench; hence the growth of our BDR Department. When applying, consider your career path as we want future AEs, AMs, and CS team members to be promoted from the BDR team. Target OTE for this position is $70,000 - $90,000, uncapped.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Communication and Sales skills to conduct effective discovery calls, deliver clear value propositions, and manage a structured prospecting process.
• Candidates should possess skills to build relationships, understand market segments, and be quick on their feet.
• Familiarity with CRM tools (e.g., LinkedIn Sales Navigator, HubSpot) and AI‑driven sales practices is preferred, but not required.
• Comfortable running an omni‑channel approach (phone calls, emails, LinkedIn) is a must.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong preference to candidates that are drive, want a career path in the sales/customer success teams, and are eager to crush OTE.