Strategic Sales Lead — Growth, Partnerships & Messaging

Energy Innovation Corp; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

StartupEdge is seeking a Sales Representative in Evanston, IL who can read buyer hesitations and close opportunities. The role offers a salary range of $102,000–$141,000 per year, full benefits, and a growth track within a bold, data-driven sales marketing platform based in Evanston.

You will drive demand forecasting, manage trade shows across Illinois, and build strategic partnerships while collaborating with the CMO to craft compelling customer stories.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in sales/marketing cycles.
• Fluency in Solution Selling with practical experience.
• Strong prioritization when multiple tasks demand urgent attention.
• Ownership mindset that scales with stakes.
• Bonus points for Team Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Bridge Sales Operations reporting and tell the story to the CMO
• Forecast demand and align marketing investment with sales objectives
• Run point on trade shows and pop-ups throughout IL
• Position StartupEdge with clear, differentiated value propositions
• Coordinate with agencies and vendors to deliver campaigns on time and on budget
• Cultivate referral channels and strategic partnerships in Evanston
• Hunt for new partnership angles in Evanston, IL
• Run experiments on sales marketing messaging and keep what converts

Skills

Consultative selling

Solution selling

Prioritization

Ownership

Team leadership

Job description

StartupEdge is seeking a Sales Representative in Evanston, IL who can read buyer hesitations and close opportunities. The role offers a salary range of $102,000–$141,000 per year, full benefits, and a growth track within a bold, data-driven sales marketing platform based in Evanston.

You will drive demand forecasting, manage trade shows across Illinois, and build strategic partnerships while collaborating with the CMO to craft compelling customer stories.