About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Sales.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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About the Role

Confidential Client is hiring a Business Development Representative (BDR) for a hybrid, entry-level sales role based in downtown Chicago. This position is a launchpad into mid-market account executive roles and is perfect for candidates who want hands-on training, close mentorship, and a clear growth path in B2B sales. The role follows a hybrid schedule with in-office days Tuesday through Thursday and work-from-home days Monday and Friday.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client’s BDRs are the first point of contact with prospects at leading companies. You will:

• Research target companies, senior decision-makers, and potential legal or commercial needs
• Drive strategic outreach via cold calls, tailored emails, and other outbound channels
• Qualify prospects and create pipeline by uncovering business challenges and booking meetings for Account Executives
• Partner closely with Account Executives on target accounts, prospecting strategy, and follow-up
• Own your pipeline — maintain accurate CRM records, manage follow-ups, and keep opportunities progressing
• Work to clear activity, meeting, and pipeline goals and continuously optimize outreach based on coaching and results

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What Sets Our BDR Team Apart

• Fast track to Account Executive — high performers can progress in as little as 12 months
• Competitive compensation with strong bonus potential, accelerators, and short‑term incentives (SPIFFs)
• A collaborative culture focused on teamwork, knowledge sharing, and mutual success

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Requirements & Preferred Experience

• 0–2 years of professional sales/business development experience welcome; internships or customer-facing roles considered
• Confident communicator able to convert cold introductions into meaningful conversations
• Comfortable making cold calls and writing personalized outreach to senior professionals
• Strong research skills with the ability to convert insights into relevant messaging
• Organized and disciplined with pipeline management and CRM documentation
• Coachable, resilient, and motivated by activity- and outcome-based goals
• Able to work from the Chicago office Tuesday through Thursday (hybrid schedule)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

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Compensation & Benefits

Confidential Client’s on-target annual earnings for this Analyst-level BDR role are $77,780. Final compensation may vary based on experience, demonstrated ability to contribute, and market factors.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Unlimited PTO; paid sick and personal time off
• Paid parental leave
• 1 free WFH week per quarter for US-based BDRs
• Catered lunch on Wednesdays

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Why Join Confidential Client?

• Clear growth and development — many internal promotions and a structured career path from BDR to AE
• Work at an industry-leading organization in Sales with a strong reputation and client base
• A culture that values initiative, fresh perspectives, and collaboration from day one

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Accommodation

Accommodation for individuals with disabilities: upon request and consistent with applicable law, Confidential Client will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations needed to participate in the application process. To request an accommodation to complete the application, please contact benefits@confidentialclient.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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