Chicago SDR – Fast-Paced Travel Tech Startup

Engine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity for all employees

Hybrid-hub model

Bonuses or commissions where available

Job summary

Engine is hiring a Sales Development Representative in Chicago, IL. You will generate and qualify new opportunities through cold calling and outreach, fueling rapid growth with an emphasis on learning and career progression.

You’ll move quickly with clear promotion paths, including an average 8-month SDR → AE track for top performers. You’ll work with sales, marketing, and product teams, leveraging LinkedIn, email, and CRM tools to build a strong pipeline and exceed KPIs in a fast-moving,

Qualifications

• Interest in building a long-term sales career.
• Ability to make high-volume outbound calls and qualify leads.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfort with CRM and sales tech.
• Growth mindset and goal-driven.

Responsibilities

• Make high-volume outbound calls to prospects, introducing them to our solutions, qualifying needs, and scheduling meetings.
• Use LinkedIn, email, and other resources to identify new leads and develop targeted outreach strategies.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of potential customers through outreach and follow-up.
• Collaborate with account executives, sales managers, and marketing to align outreach efforts.
• Keep CRM up to date with lead status, contact records, and follow-ups.
• Stay updated on product knowledge, industry trends, and sales best practices.
• Meet and exceed daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs.

Skills

Outbound sales

CRM software

Communication skills

Prospecting

LinkedIn outreach

Tools

LinkedIn

CRM systems

Email outreach

Job description

Engine is hiring a Sales Development Representative in Chicago, IL. You will generate and qualify new opportunities through cold calling and outreach, fueling rapid growth with an emphasis on learning and career progression.

You’ll move quickly with clear promotion paths, including an average 8-month SDR → AE track for top performers. You’ll work with sales, marketing, and product teams, leveraging LinkedIn, email, and CRM tools to build a strong pipeline and exceed KPIs in a fast-moving,