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, Innovation funding consultancy (Accounting & Finance).

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

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Business Development Representative based in Mundelein, IL. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals who want hands-on experience in lead generation, prospecting, and client qualification within an innovation funding / accounting & finance advisory environment. Remote work flexibility is available; occasional local travel or office visits may be required.

• Base salary: $50,000–$55,000 per year
• 1st Year On-Target Earnings (OTE): $70,000–$85,000 (base + performance incentives)
• Remote-eligible / TELECOMMUTE (work-from-home flexibility)

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What You’ll Do

• Conduct outbound outreach (cold calls ~80%), email campaigns, and LinkedIn messaging to generate qualified leads.
• Research and target prospects using Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and industry directories.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospects across multiple industries.
• Identify decision-makers, qualify opportunities, and schedule discovery meetings for Consultants or Business Development Managers.
• Clearly communicate Confidential Client’s service offerings and deliver a professional client experience.
• Log activities and outcomes accurately in Salesforce and report progress to the Sales Manager.
• Participate in sales strategy meetings and collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine outreach approaches.
• Represent Confidential Client at local trade shows, networking events, and virtual industry sessions as needed.

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What We’re Looking For

• 1–2 years of inside sales, business development, or client-facing experience is an asset.
• Prior experience with prospecting, cold calling, or work in consulting / finance is advantageous.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent phone and email etiquette.
• Comfortable working in a remote/home office environment; self-motivated and results-driven.
• Experience with Salesforce CRM preferred; proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to attend local events and conferences to build relationships and generate leads.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentive plan (uncapped commissions).
• 1st Year OTE guidance: $70,000–$85,000 (dependent on performance).
• 18 days (144 hours) accrued PTO per year; 5 days (40 hours) accrued sick leave.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and additional paramedical coverage.
• Professional development and mentorship; access to internal training programs.
• Team events, volunteer opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture.
• Flexible "Work From Anywhere" and inter-office options subject to approval.

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Location & Work Arrangement

• Primary location: Mundelein, IL (remote-eligible / TELECOMMUTE).
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Some local travel and occasional in-person meetings or office visits may be required.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.