Sales Development Representative

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Flexible PTO

401(k) Match

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Business Development Representative in Chicago. This role is ideal for someone interested in sales, focusing on identifying potential client needs and utilizing strategic outreach methods. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of sales experience. The position offers a salary of $60,000 plus commission and provides opportunities for career advancement within the company's sales team.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of related sales experience.
• Familiarity with CRM tools and sales engagement platforms is a plus.
• Focus on the positive and strive for continual improvement.

Responsibilities

• Utilize cold calling, strategic emailing, and social selling to engage C-level executives.
• Evaluate potential clients’ needs to determine fit for the platform.
• Partner with Account Executives to develop territory plans.

Skills

Cold calling

Strategic emailing

Social selling

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Results oriented

Education

Completed bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Outreach

Salesloft

Job description

Business Development Representative (BDR)

LaSalle Network has partnered with a global leader in Ecosystem Integration software to find their next generation of sales talent. Based in Chicago, IL, the organization provides a mission‑critical cloud platform that helps manufacturers, logistics providers, and retailers automate their supply chains.

As a BDR, you will be the engine of the sales organization. You will be responsible for identifying high‑potential accounts and initiating the first conversation with key decision‑makers. This is a high‑energy, high‑activity role designed for someone looking to build a long‑term career in Enterprise Software (SaaS).

Responsibilities

• Utilize cold calling, strategic emailing, and social selling (LinkedIn) to engage C‑level executives and IT directors.
• Evaluate potential clients’ needs and “pain points” to determine if their business is a fit for an enterprise integration platform.
• Partner closely with Account Executives to develop territory plans and transition qualified opportunities into the sales pipeline.
• Stay ahead of industry trends in supply chain, EDI (Electronic Data Interchange), and API management to position the company as a thought leader.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all outreach and prospect intelligence within Salesforce.

Qualifications

• Completed bachelor’s degree.
• At least 1 year of related sales experience.
• Familiarity with CRM tools (Salesforce) and sales engagement platforms (Outreach/Salesloft) is a plus.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Focus on the positive and strive for continual improvement.
• Results oriented and driven to carve out a career path within the field of sales.
• We are looking for individuals who want to be promoted. This role is a training ground for future Account Executives and Account Managers.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $60,000 annual salary + commission.
• Benefits: Healthcare, Dental, Vision.
• Flexible PTO.
• 401(k) Match.
• Hybrid work environment – 3 days on site in the Chicago office.
• Start Date: Jan 2026.

If interested, please apply today and a recruiter will be in touch if qualifications align!

Cas Ngiramowai
Recruiting Lead
LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.