Business Development Representative - Midwest
Ceribell │ Point-of-Care EEG, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Business Development Representative - Midwest
Chicago
About Ceribell
Ceribell is a medical technology company focused on transforming the diagnosis and management of patients with serious neurological conditions. The Ceribell System is a novel, point-of-care electroencephalography ("EEG") platform specifically designed to address the unmet needs of patients in the acute care setting, and is being used in hundreds of community hospitals, large academic facilities and major IDN's across the country. Our entire team is driven by a shared commitment to transforming the landscape of critical care through our rapid seizure detection technology, come join the movement!
Ceribell is seeking a driven, results-focused Business Development Representative (BDR) to join our growing sales team. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a high-activity, outbound environment and are motivated by measurable performance, professional growth, and meaningful impact in healthcare.
We welcome candidates with hands-on prospecting and cold-calling experience as well as clinically trained professionals—such as nurses or EEG technologists—who are ready to transition into medical device sales.
The BDR serves as the first point of contact for prospective customers, leveraging either sales discipline or clinical insight to engage healthcare stakeholders, understand workflow challenges, and generate qualified pipeline for our field sales team. This is a high-visibility opportunity to build foundational MedTech sales skills within a fast-growing company, with a defined pathway toward future field-based medical device roles.
Responsibilities
Outbound Prospecting: Proactively prospect by engaging physicians, nurses and hospital stakeholders within assigned accounts through high-volume outbound activity, including cold calling, email, and social outreach to introduce Ceribell’s solutions
Account Discovery: Research target accounts through asking thoughtful questions to identify key stakeholders, decision-makers, uncover patient-care needs and clinical and operational pain points
Lead Qualification: Engage prospects to assess fit, urgency, and interest while clearly articulating Ceribell’s value proposition
Meeting Scheduling: Secure and coordinate high-quality introductory meetings for field sales partners, ensuring a strong handoff
Pipeline Management: Build, track, and advance opportunities through the early stages of the sales funnel
Data Management: Maintain accurate, detailed account and activity records in Salesforce (SFDC)
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Sales and Marketing to execute outbound strategies and campaigns
Product Knowledge: Rapidly develop working knowledge of Ceribell’s MedTech solutions to confidently position value
Objection Handling: Professionally navigate objections and rejections while maintaining momentum and urgency
Territory Management: Prioritize outreach and activity to maximize pipeline creation in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications
Sales or Clinical Experience:
1–3 years of experience in sales development, outbound prospecting, cold calling, or customer-facing roles. Candidates should have proven experience in prospecting and cold outreach -or-
RN, BSN, or equivalent clinical background strongly preferred
Experience in acute care, ICU, ED, neuro, or hospital-based settings is a plus
Strong desire to break into MedTech / medical device sales
Coachable, curious, and eager to learn in a fast-moving environment
Results-Driven Mindset:
Highly motivated, competitive, and resilient
Comfortable with rejection and motivated by goals, metrics, and continuous improvement
Communication Skills:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to build rapport quickly and adapt messaging to different stakeholders
Ability to manage high activity levels while focusing on high-value targets
Comfortable juggling multiple priorities
Adaptability &Problem Solving:
Proactive, resourceful, and able to adjust approach based on feedback and results
Technical Aptitude:
Experience with Salesforce (SFDC), Microsoft Excel, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo and other similar platforms
Presentation & Confidence:
Comfortable speaking with professionals and articulating product value clearly
Compensation Range $60,000 - $90,000 USD
A candidate’s final salary offer will be based on their skills, education, work location and experience, and thus it may differ from the posted range. Compensation may also include bonuses consistent with Ceribell’s corporate compensation plan. Note, the above description is not all-encompassing and Ceribell reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time.
In addition to your base compensation, Ceribell offers eligible employees the following:
Performance-based incentive compensation (varies by role)
Equity opportunities
100% Employer paid Health Benefits for Employees
100% paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) with a generous company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discount
Monthly cell phone stipend
Flexible paid time off
13 Paid Holidays + 3 Company Wellness Days
Excellent parental leave policy
Fantastic culture with tremendous career advancement opportunities
Joining a mission-minded organization!
Application Deadline:
Ongoing
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ceribell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant with a disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact talent@ceribell.com to request reasonable accommodation.
Privacy Statement
For information on how Ceribell processes personal data of job applicants, please review our Privacy Policy .
Compliance Disclaimer
If you believe this job posting is non-compliant, please submit a report to legal@ceribell.com . Please note that we will not respond to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance.
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About Ceribell
Ceribell is a medical technology company focused on transforming the diagnosis and management of patients with serious neurological conditions. The Ceribell System is a novel, point-of-care electroencephalography ("EEG") platform specifically designed to address the unmet needs of patients in the acute care setting, and is being used in hundreds of community hospitals, large academic facilities and major IDN's across the country. Our entire team is driven by a shared commitment to transforming the landscape of critical care through our rapid seizure detection technology, come join the movement!
Ceribell is seeking a driven, results-focused Business Development Representative (BDR) to join our growing sales team. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a high-activity, outbound environment and are motivated by measurable performance, professional growth, and meaningful impact in healthcare.
We welcome candidates with hands-on prospecting and cold-calling experience as well as clinically trained professionals—such as nurses or EEG technologists—who are ready to transition into medical device sales.
The BDR serves as the first point of contact for prospective customers, leveraging either sales discipline or clinical insight to engage healthcare stakeholders, understand workflow challenges, and generate qualified pipeline for our field sales team. This is a high-visibility opportunity to build foundational MedTech sales skills within a fast-growing company, with a defined pathway toward future field-based medical device roles.
Responsibilities
Outbound Prospecting: Proactively prospect by engaging physicians, nurses and hospital stakeholders within assigned accounts through high-volume outbound activity, including cold calling, email, and social outreach to introduce Ceribell’s solutions
Account Discovery: Research target accounts through asking thoughtful questions to identify key stakeholders, decision-makers, uncover patient-care needs and clinical and operational pain points
Lead Qualification: Engage prospects to assess fit, urgency, and interest while clearly articulating Ceribell’s value proposition
Meeting Scheduling: Secure and coordinate high-quality introductory meetings for field sales partners, ensuring a strong handoff
Pipeline Management: Build, track, and advance opportunities through the early stages of the sales funnel
Data Management: Maintain accurate, detailed account and activity records in Salesforce (SFDC)
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Sales and Marketing to execute outbound strategies and campaigns
Product Knowledge: Rapidly develop working knowledge of Ceribell’s MedTech solutions to confidently position value
Objection Handling: Professionally navigate objections and rejections while maintaining momentum and urgency
Territory Management: Prioritize outreach and activity to maximize pipeline creation in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications
Sales or Clinical Experience:
1–3 years of experience in sales development, outbound prospecting, cold calling, or customer-facing roles. Candidates should have proven experience in prospecting and cold outreach -or-
RN, BSN, or equivalent clinical background strongly preferred
Experience in acute care, ICU, ED, neuro, or hospital-based settings is a plus
Strong desire to break into MedTech / medical device sales
Coachable, curious, and eager to learn in a fast-moving environment
Results-Driven Mindset:
Highly motivated, competitive, and resilient
Comfortable with rejection and motivated by goals, metrics, and continuous improvement
Communication Skills:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to build rapport quickly and adapt messaging to different stakeholders
Ability to manage high activity levels while focusing on high-value targets
Comfortable juggling multiple priorities
Adaptability &Problem Solving:
Proactive, resourceful, and able to adjust approach based on feedback and results
Technical Aptitude:
Experience with Salesforce (SFDC), Microsoft Excel, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo and other similar platforms
Presentation & Confidence:
Comfortable speaking with professionals and articulating product value clearly
Compensation Range $60,000 - $90,000 USD
A candidate’s final salary offer will be based on their skills, education, work location and experience, and thus it may differ from the posted range. Compensation may also include bonuses consistent with Ceribell’s corporate compensation plan. Note, the above description is not all-encompassing and Ceribell reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time.
In addition to your base compensation, Ceribell offers eligible employees the following:
Performance-based incentive compensation (varies by role)
Equity opportunities
100% Employer paid Health Benefits for Employees
100% paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) with a generous company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discount
Monthly cell phone stipend
Flexible paid time off
13 Paid Holidays + 3 Company Wellness Days
Excellent parental leave policy
Fantastic culture with tremendous career advancement opportunities
Joining a mission-minded organization!
Application Deadline:
Ongoing
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ceribell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant with a disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact talent@ceribell.com to request reasonable accommodation.
Privacy Statement
For information on how Ceribell processes personal data of job applicants, please review our Privacy Policy .
Compliance Disclaimer
If you believe this job posting is non-compliant, please submit a report to legal@ceribell.com . Please note that we will not respond to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance.
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