Business Development Representative

At Hireology, we help businesses build their best teams through a suite of hiring and talent management solutions. Our mission is to empower companies to attract, hire, and retain the people who will drive their success. Join us and be part of a team that's passionate about making hiring smarter, easier, and more effective.
We're looking for a motivated and driven Business Development Representative (BDR) to join our growing sales team. This is an entry-level role perfect for recent graduates or individuals early in their sales career who are eager to learn, grow, and make an impact. As a BDR, you will be the front line of our sales efforts-building relationships, uncovering opportunities, and helping prospective customers understand the value of Hireology.
What You'll Do

• Partner with the wider sales team to develop territory strategies, set meetings with prospective customers and build pipeline
• Consistently exceed cold call, email and LinkedIn messaging activity metrics and pipeline generation goals that fuel the success of our sales organization
• Identify potential Hireology use cases that address the unique challenges of each prospective customer
• Maintain active inbound and outbound communications with prospects through a mix of personalized emails, cold calls, and social selling
• Provide an excellent customer experience for every prospective client you engage with
• Collaborate cross-functionally to share insights, feedback, and best practices that improve our process

What We're Looking For

• 0-2 years of sales experience
• Self-starter with an eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced sales environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively in customer conversations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in developing sales skills and building a long-term career in SaaS sales
• A customer-first mindset and a passion for delivering a positive experience

Okay, we've laid out what the job is - now are you qualified? Below are the minimum qualifications we're looking for in a Business Development Representative:

• Pathological optimism and a can't-lose attitude, with a healthy dose of reality thrown in
• Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Must be looking to pursue a career path that aligns with our Sales Career Progression Plan

A few benefits of working at Hireology:

• Unlimited paid time off / mental health days
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance coverage from day one
• 401(k) with company match
• Award-winning culture
• Hybrid office downtown Chicago
• External learning budget
• Amazing growth opportunities

Compensation: Base Salary: $50,000 OTE: $62,000 (Uncapped commission)
Hireology is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability status or protected veteran status, or any other category protected under the law. All employment decisions are solely based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We support an inclusive workplace where Hireologists excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.