Sales Development Representative- Chicago- New Chicago, IL

Project 44; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Bonus or commission eligibility

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

project44 in Chicago, IL is seeking a Sales Development Representative to qualify inbound leads and perform outbound prospecting within the North America region, moving prospects through the sales funnel and setting up qualified appointments.

You will be held accountable by daily activity and call metrics along with quarterly quotas; experience selling enterprise software (SaaS) is preferred, and you are organized, tenacious, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in demand gen or cold call sales in enterprise software, SaaS or logistics.
• Competitive nature - should be eager to learn and win.
• Direct experience with Salesforce.com and SalesLoft a plus.
• Superior pre-call planning, opportunity qualification, and objection handling skills.
• Solid communications skills - both verbal and written.
• Positive and energetic phone skills, excellent listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Evangelize project44 to prospects and qualify them for the sales team.
• Respond to requests from inbound leads in a timely manner and conduct qualification calls.
• Book qualified meetings with prospects for the sales team.
• Collaborate and iterate on inbound emails and messaging.
• Target and prioritize prospects within our CRM for re-engagement.
• Efficiently use Salesforce to research accounts, identify key contacts and reach out (cold call) to prospective customers.

Skills

Demand generation / cold calling

Competitive mindset

Strong verbal & written communication

Time & project management

AI-assisted outreach

Tools

Salesforce

SalesLoft

Job description

Sales Development Representative- Chicago-

Chicago, IL

Why project44?

At project44, we believe in better.

We challenge the status quo because we know a better supply chain isn’t just possible—it’s essential. Better for our customers. Better for their business. Better for the world.

With our Decision Intelligence Platform, Movement , we’re redefining how global supply chains operate. By transforming fragmented logistics data into real-time, AI-powered insights, we empower companies to connect instantly, see clearly, act decisively, and automate intelligently. Our Supply Chain AI enhances visibility, drives smarter execution, and unlocks next-gen applications that keep businesses moving forward.

Headquartered in Chicago, IL, with a 2nd HQ in Bengaluru, India, we are powered by a diverse global team that is tackling the toughest logistics challenges with innovation, urgency, and purpose. If you’re driven to solve meaningful problems, leverage AI to scale rapidly, drive impact daily, and be part of a high-performance team – we should talk.

As a Sales Development Representative at project44, you will be responsible for inbound lead qualification and outbound prospecting within the North America region - into and through the sales funnel and setting up sales qualified appointments. You are held accountable by daily activity and call metrics along with quarterly quotas. You are a passionate and well-organized sales development representative with experience in selling enterprise software (SaaS). You are excited about the product you are representing and have the grit and tenacity required while succeeding in a fast-paced environment.

AI at project44

We expect every project44 team member, regardless of role or function, to actively leverage AI in their day-to-day work. Whether you’re building product, serving customers, managing people, or running operations, AI is a tool you’re expected to use with intent, curiosity, and judgment. We don’t expect everyone to be a data scientist. We do expect everyone to be an intelligent user of AI: able to identify where it adds value, direct it effectively, evaluate outputs critically, and govern it responsibly. We invest in our team’s AI fluency because we believe it’s a competitive advantage for every person at project44, not just our engineers.

In-office Commitment: Our office is where ideas spark, connections thrive, and innovation comes alive. We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic and committed to joining our team on-site, in our beautiful headquarters four days a week. Together, we’re building something extraordinarily learn, grow, and thrive in our fast-paced, transformative environment.

Key Accountabilities

• Evangelize project44 to prospects and qualify them for the sales team
• Respond to requests from inbound leads in a timely manner and conduct qualification calls
• Book qualified meetings with prospects for the sales team
• Collaborate and iterate on inbound emails and messaging
• Target and prioritize prospects within our CRM for re-engagement
• Efficiently use Salesforce to research accounts, identify key contacts and reach out (cold call) to prospective customers
• In-office Commitment: Our office is where ideas spark, connections thrive, and innovation comes alive. We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic and committedto joining our team on-site, in our beautiful headquarters four days a week . Together, we’re building something extraordinary—learn, grow, and thrive in our fast-paced, transformative environment.

Requirements & Preferred Skills

• Experience in demand gen or cold call sales in enterprise software, SaaS or logistics
• Competitive nature - should be eager to learn and win.
• Direct experience with Salesforce.com and SalesLoft a plus
• Superior pre-call planning, opportunity qualification, and objection handling skills
• Solid communications skills - both verbal and written
• Positive and energetic phone skills, excellent listening skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail with superior time and project management skills
• Experience using AI to enhance demand gen efforts and improve outreach in enterprise SaaS or logistics is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits:

We continually evaluate our pay ranges to reflect skills, experience, and market conditions. The base salary offered will be determined by assessing a candidate’s experience and skills relative to the scope and responsibilities of the position, as well as the specific geographic location where the job will be performed. Base salary is one component of project44’s total compensation package, which also includes stock options for all EOR and project44-employed team members, bonus or commission eligibility depending on role, and a benefits package tailored to your country of employment. Specific benefits package offerings vary by country and may include health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off, in line with local market standards and statutory programs. The base salary range for this position is $45,000 – $65,000 plus commissions.

Diversity & Inclusion

At project44, we're designing the future of how the world moves and is connected through trade and global supply chains. As we work to deliver a truly world-class product and experience, we are also intentionally building teams that reflect the unique communities we serve. We’re focused on creating a company where all team members can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

We’re building a company that every one of us at project44 is proud to work for, and our journey of becoming a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organization, where all have a sense of belonging, is shaped through the actions of our leadership, global teams and individual team members. We are resolute in our belief that each team member has an equal responsibility to mold and uphold our culture.

project44 is an equal opportunity employer seeking to enrich our work environment by creating opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to thrive. If you share our values and our passion for helping the way the world moves, we’d love to review your application!

For any needed accommodations during the hiring process, please email [e-mail] . Even if you don’t meet 100% of the above job description, you should still seriously consider applying. Studies show that you can still be considered for a role if you meet just 50% of the role requirements.

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