Growth Manager (Founding BDR / AE)

Hyperflex; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) program with company match

Job summary

Meritt is looking for a foundational revenue role in Chicago, offering a hybrid work model. You will be pivotal in shaping how deals progress, collaborating with leadership and technical teams.

Ideal candidates should have 2–5 years experience in BDR or AE roles, with strong communication skills and a focus on execution. Compensation includes a base salary of $60,000 plus benefits and performance incentives.

Join us to contribute to building a successful sales engine and experience fast growth potential!

Qualifications

• Experience in BDR, AE, or similar roles is essential, preferably in tech.
• Must demonstrate strong communication skills.
• Organizational skills and focus on execution are a must.

Responsibilities

• Run outbound and inbound prospecting across various channels.
• Own discovery calls and drive opportunities forward.
• Collaborate with teams on solution positioning.

Skills

2–5 years in BDR, AE, or hybrid sales roles (B2B tech preferred)

Experience running discovery calls end-to-end

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Organized, disciplined, and execution-focused

Experience with Attio CRM or similar modern CRMs

Startup or early-stage experience

Tools

Attio CRM

Job description

Overview

Location: Chicago, IL

Work Model: Hybrid — 3 days per week in-office in Chicago Downtown, 2 days remote

Type: Full-time

Reports to: Head of Sales / CRO

What this role actually is

This is a foundational revenue role at an early-stage company.

Not a junior BDR. Not a “wait for inbound” AE.

You’ll own the top and mid-funnel and help shape how deals move from first conversation to revenue. You’ll work closely with leadership, marketing, and technical teams to build a repeatable growth engine.

What you’ll do

• Run outbound and inbound prospecting (LinkedIn, email, events, partnerships)
• Own discovery calls and qualification
• Drive opportunities forward with clear next steps
• Build and maintain a clean, accurate pipeline
• Collaborate with technical teams on solution positioning
• Contribute to messaging, ICP definition, and sales process
• Represent the company professionally in meetings and events

What success looks like

• Consistent pipeline creation
• High-quality discovery conversation
• Opportunities that progress and convert
• Accurate forecasting and CRM hygiene
• A sales motion that becomes more repeatable every month

Who this role is for

This role is a good fit if you:

• Want real ownership in an early-stage environment
• Are comfortable working in-person and building team momentum
• Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Prefer responsibility over rigid job boundaries
• Want a clear path to a senior revenue role

Requirements

• 2–5 years in BDR, AE, or hybrid sales roles (B2B tech preferred)
• Experience running discovery calls end-to-end
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organized, disciplined, and execution-focused
• Experience with Attio CRM or similar modern CRMs
• Startup or early-stage experience is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

Where required by law, the company provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. The base salary is $60,000, plus variable compensation. Actual compensation will depend on relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position is eligible for incentive compensation based on individual performance and is also eligible for company benefits, which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution; paid time off; participation in a 401(k) program with company match.

Why this role matters

You’re not stepping into a finished sales machine.

You’re helping build it.

This is a builder role with fast growth potential for someone who executes well.