Business Development Representative - Chicago
The Business Development Representative at Confidential Client is responsible for growing the technical consulting business in Chicago by building and managing client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and driving sales. This role involves hands-on training, mentorship from senior managers, and active client engagement through calls, meetings, and networking to generate and expand business pipelines. The position offers a foundation for career growth in sales leadership within a dynamic staffing solutions environment.
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, Technical staffing and consulting.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Overview
Confidential Client is hiring a Business Development Representative to grow technical consulting relationships across the Schiller Park / Chicago market. This is an entry-level to early-career sales role inside a structured development program with formal training, mentoring from senior account managers, and clear progression into account management. This is a full-time, on-site role with regular local travel across the Chicago area.
What You’ll Do
- Complete a best-in-class onboarding and sales training program
- Learn day-to-day from Senior Account Managers and receive one-to-one coaching
- Identify and prospect new business opportunities via calls, email, networking, and in-person meetings
- Run client meetings to uncover hiring needs and present consulting/staffing solutions
- Generate new business and expand existing client relationships
- Build and manage a sales pipeline using CRM and modern sales tools
- Track activity and results with disciplined, accurate recordkeeping
- Meet and exceed performance goals while developing sales and staffing expertise
- Travel regularly in the Chicago area for client meetings
What We’re Looking For
- 1+ year experience in sales, business development, recruiting, or another client-facing role
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Confident communicator who builds trust quickly with a range of stakeholders (from entry-level hires to executives)
- Competitive, self-motivated, and goal-oriented
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable learning and using new technologies (Microsoft Office; CRM experience is a plus)
- Willingness to spend time on the phone, in client meetings, and out in the field
Compensation & Commission
- Reasonably expected annual base compensation: $55,000 - $65,000 (Chicago market)
- Hourly equivalent provided for transparency: $24.04 - $28.85 per hour
- This role may also be eligible for commission under the client’s sales compensation plan
- Final compensation is based on job-related skills, experience, and applicable state/local laws
Benefits & Additional Details
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with match
- PTO and floating holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan contributions
- Disability insurance, EAP, and pet insurance
- No direct supervision exercised; supervision received from Local Market Manager, Business Development Manager, Associate Industry Leader, and VP
- Travel: regular local travel throughout the Chicago area
- Employment type: Full time
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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