Business Development Representative
Energy CX, Chicago, IL, United States
About Energy CX
Energy CX is redefining the energy brokerage industry as the fastest‑growing player in the U.S. By bringing cutting‑edge technology, advanced analytics, and innovative solutions, we are disrupting a space that has operated in the dark for too long.
Why Energy CX?
Recession‑proof industry
Uncapped commission with competitive salary
Entrepreneurial and ambitious culture with a great team‑oriented environment
One of the fastest paths to Account Executive in the industry
Fastest growing energy broker in the country
Recognized by Fortune and Great Places to Work U.S.
Named on Inc 5000’s list of America’s fastest‑growing companies
Compensation
Year 1 expected earnings: $75,000 – $85,000 (Base + Uncapped Commission)
Title : Business Development Representative
We are seeking Chicago‑based sales hunters
to work with the largest CRE firms and manufacturers in the country.
About This Job
This position is for someone who is interested in energy and real estate and wants to be a part of a fast‑growing, hungry company. The person for this job is naturally tenacious and relentless in everything they do. They are a highly motivated self‑starter who enjoys working in a results‑oriented environment. This person is excited to hunt for new business, appreciates the challenge of learning a new industry/role, and is eager to grow within a company.
Objectives of this Role
Set exploratory meetings with prospective commercial real estate clients to source opportunities for the VP of Sales
Learn about the commercial real estate and energy procurement industries
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities
Grow your network to create new customer opportunities
Qualify companies to assess fit for our target market
Make 350+ cold calls per week
Send cold emails to prospective customers
Book 2‑3 meetings per week
Participate in exploratory meetings with the VP of Sales
Skills & Qualifications
Proven track record of success
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Highly competitive
Ability to work independently / self‑motivated
ECX Benefits
PTO
15 days, highly flexible
All major holidays
Half‑day on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving; Thursday & following Friday fully off
12/24 – 1/2 company break (subject to longer periods; but at minimum, all employees can expect this time off)
Insurance
Health – 50% of monthly premium cost covered
Dental – 50% of monthly premium cost covered
Vision – 50% of monthly premium cost covered
Basic term life & AD&D insurance policy – 100% covered
401(k)
Employer match: 20% of total contribution on up to 5% of salary
Additional
Work from home on Fridays
20 work‑from‑home days per year (in addition to WFH Fridays)
Wednesday catered lunches
Gym membership at on‑site gym facilities
Frequent company events
Energy CX Company Culture
Our culture is not for everyone. It is designed for people who want to grow fast, take ownership and raise the bar every day. At Energy CX, we don’t just work—we challenge each other to solve hard problems, innovate boldly and keep improving. We believe in personal growth, extreme accountability and building a team of exceptional people who push one another to be better.
We live by
The Four Forces of Innovation —the levers that power innovation at scale:
Higher Standards – Raise the Bar : Excellence isn’t reserved for launches or headlines. It’s how we communicate, plan, and follow through. We value ownership, prioritization, focus, discipline, effective communication, action, efficiency, resourcefulness, and maximizing value.
Innovate It – Think Differently : Innovation isn’t about flashy ideas; it’s about taking on new challenges and outgrowing what no longer serves. At Energy CX, we experiment constantly and build what the customer actually needs—especially when it breaks what came before. We value curiosity, experimentation, collaboration, bold thinking, long‑term vision, customer centricity, and simplicity.
Continuous Growth – Better Every Day : Growth is not perfection—it’s our commitment to get better every single day. No matter how successful we become, we stay open, driven and aware that mastery is a process. We improve with feedback and through failures. We value grit, transparency, resilience, fulfillment, constant learning, and being one team.
Do Good – Leave It Better : Doing good is about serving others and creating lasting impact. The good we do doesn’t usually return to us directly, and that’s the point. We believe that every system we strengthen, every teammate we invest in and every customer we guide creates an impact we may never see. We do it anyway because our work extends far beyond today. We value humility, community, kindness and leaving every person and project better than we found them.
The Deal at Energy CX
Our culture rewards personal growth and performance. If you want comfort, predictability or an easy path, this isn’t the place for you. If you want to push boundaries, grow faster than you thought possible and help reinvent how the world buys energy, you’ll thrive here. We are seeking exceptional individuals to join us.
Hiring Scam Alert:
All official communication regarding job opportunities at Energy CX will come from an @energycx.com email address. We will never ask for personal information, payment, or sensitive data through unofficial channels. If you receive any suspicious emails claiming to be from Energy CX but using a different domain, please disregard them and report the incident to us.
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Energy CX is redefining the energy brokerage industry as the fastest‑growing player in the U.S. By bringing cutting‑edge technology, advanced analytics, and innovative solutions, we are disrupting a space that has operated in the dark for too long.
Why Energy CX?
Recession‑proof industry
Uncapped commission with competitive salary
Entrepreneurial and ambitious culture with a great team‑oriented environment
One of the fastest paths to Account Executive in the industry
Fastest growing energy broker in the country
Recognized by Fortune and Great Places to Work U.S.
Named on Inc 5000’s list of America’s fastest‑growing companies
Compensation
Year 1 expected earnings: $75,000 – $85,000 (Base + Uncapped Commission)
Title : Business Development Representative
We are seeking Chicago‑based sales hunters
to work with the largest CRE firms and manufacturers in the country.
About This Job
This position is for someone who is interested in energy and real estate and wants to be a part of a fast‑growing, hungry company. The person for this job is naturally tenacious and relentless in everything they do. They are a highly motivated self‑starter who enjoys working in a results‑oriented environment. This person is excited to hunt for new business, appreciates the challenge of learning a new industry/role, and is eager to grow within a company.
Objectives of this Role
Set exploratory meetings with prospective commercial real estate clients to source opportunities for the VP of Sales
Learn about the commercial real estate and energy procurement industries
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities
Grow your network to create new customer opportunities
Qualify companies to assess fit for our target market
Make 350+ cold calls per week
Send cold emails to prospective customers
Book 2‑3 meetings per week
Participate in exploratory meetings with the VP of Sales
Skills & Qualifications
Proven track record of success
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Highly competitive
Ability to work independently / self‑motivated
ECX Benefits
PTO
15 days, highly flexible
All major holidays
Half‑day on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving; Thursday & following Friday fully off
12/24 – 1/2 company break (subject to longer periods; but at minimum, all employees can expect this time off)
Insurance
Health – 50% of monthly premium cost covered
Dental – 50% of monthly premium cost covered
Vision – 50% of monthly premium cost covered
Basic term life & AD&D insurance policy – 100% covered
401(k)
Employer match: 20% of total contribution on up to 5% of salary
Additional
Work from home on Fridays
20 work‑from‑home days per year (in addition to WFH Fridays)
Wednesday catered lunches
Gym membership at on‑site gym facilities
Frequent company events
Energy CX Company Culture
Our culture is not for everyone. It is designed for people who want to grow fast, take ownership and raise the bar every day. At Energy CX, we don’t just work—we challenge each other to solve hard problems, innovate boldly and keep improving. We believe in personal growth, extreme accountability and building a team of exceptional people who push one another to be better.
We live by
The Four Forces of Innovation —the levers that power innovation at scale:
Higher Standards – Raise the Bar : Excellence isn’t reserved for launches or headlines. It’s how we communicate, plan, and follow through. We value ownership, prioritization, focus, discipline, effective communication, action, efficiency, resourcefulness, and maximizing value.
Innovate It – Think Differently : Innovation isn’t about flashy ideas; it’s about taking on new challenges and outgrowing what no longer serves. At Energy CX, we experiment constantly and build what the customer actually needs—especially when it breaks what came before. We value curiosity, experimentation, collaboration, bold thinking, long‑term vision, customer centricity, and simplicity.
Continuous Growth – Better Every Day : Growth is not perfection—it’s our commitment to get better every single day. No matter how successful we become, we stay open, driven and aware that mastery is a process. We improve with feedback and through failures. We value grit, transparency, resilience, fulfillment, constant learning, and being one team.
Do Good – Leave It Better : Doing good is about serving others and creating lasting impact. The good we do doesn’t usually return to us directly, and that’s the point. We believe that every system we strengthen, every teammate we invest in and every customer we guide creates an impact we may never see. We do it anyway because our work extends far beyond today. We value humility, community, kindness and leaving every person and project better than we found them.
The Deal at Energy CX
Our culture rewards personal growth and performance. If you want comfort, predictability or an easy path, this isn’t the place for you. If you want to push boundaries, grow faster than you thought possible and help reinvent how the world buys energy, you’ll thrive here. We are seeking exceptional individuals to join us.
Hiring Scam Alert:
All official communication regarding job opportunities at Energy CX will come from an @energycx.com email address. We will never ask for personal information, payment, or sensitive data through unofficial channels. If you receive any suspicious emails claiming to be from Energy CX but using a different domain, please disregard them and report the incident to us.
#J-18808-Ljbffr