Hybrid BDR: Fast Track to Account Executive in Chicago

Axiom Talent Platform; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with company match

Unlimited PTO

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Axiom is seeking a Business Development Representative in Chicago for an entry-level BDR role that fuels our sales engine. You’ll research prospects, craft thoughtful outreach, and set qualified meetings for senior decision-makers, working closely with Account Executives to grow a substantial pipeline.

The hybrid role combines in-office days (Tue–Thu) at 175 W. Jackson Blvd. and remote work on Mon and Fri, with a clear career path toward Account Executive roles.

Qualifications

• 0-2+ years of professional sales/business development experience welcome but not required.
• Confident communicator who turns cold introductions into conversations.
• Comfortable making cold calls, writing personalized outreach, and engaging senior professionals.
• Desire to build a long-term career in sales.
• Strong research skills to tailor messaging about companies or prospects.
• Clear verbal and written communication with strong listening.
• Organized and disciplined with follow-up and CRM documentation.
• Coachable, resilient, and motivated by clear activity and pipeline goals.
• Able to work from our downtown Chicago office Tuesday through Thursday.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities: research target companies and decision-makers with potential legal needs.
• Drive strategic outreach: conduct cold calls, personalized emails, and outbound channels.
• Qualify and create pipeline: turn prospects into qualified meetings for the sales team.
• Partner with Account Executives: align on target accounts and follow-up.
• Own your pipeline: maintain CRM records and ensure opportunities don’t fall through the cracks.
• Deliver against goals: meet activity, meeting, and pipeline targets.
• Build your sales skills: apply coaching to strengthen prospecting and discovery.

Skills

Cold calling

Email outreach

Researching targets

Communication

Pipeline management

CRM discipline

Coachable

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Axiom is seeking a Business Development Representative in Chicago for an entry-level BDR role that fuels our sales engine. You’ll research prospects, craft thoughtful outreach, and set qualified meetings for senior decision-makers, working closely with Account Executives to grow a substantial pipeline.

The hybrid role combines in-office days (Tue–Thu) at 175 W. Jackson Blvd. and remote work on Mon and Fri, with a clear career path toward Account Executive roles.