Junior Business Development Pro – Social Impact Sales

Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

6 sick days accrued over the year

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short/long term disability

Life insurance 2x salary

Company matched 401(k) plan

Reasonably priced on-site food options

Job summary

The Chicago Lighthouse is seeking a motivated Business Development Representative to build and maintain a strong pipeline for Lighthouse Enterprises in Chicago, IL. This junior role focuses on identifying prospective clients, outbound prospecting, and scheduling qualified meetings for senior leadership.

You will conduct research, develop outreach campaigns, and coordinate with Marketing, Finance, and Operations to support new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Sales, or related field.
• 0–3 years of experience in business development, sales, lead generation, marketing, or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Identify prospective clients in targeted industries and decision-makers.
• Conduct outbound prospecting via calls, email, LinkedIn, and social channels.
• Schedule qualified discovery meetings for senior leadership.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and track pipeline.
• Collaborate with Operations, Marketing, Finance, HR, IT to support new opportunities.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Prospecting & outreach

Organization & time management

Online research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Sales, or related field

Tools

CRM platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot)

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Job description

The Chicago Lighthouse is seeking a motivated Business Development Representative to build and maintain a strong pipeline for Lighthouse Enterprises in Chicago, IL. This junior role focuses on identifying prospective clients, outbound prospecting, and scheduling qualified meetings for senior leadership.

You will conduct research, develop outreach campaigns, and coordinate with Marketing, Finance, and Operations to support new business opportunities.