Business Development Associate (Chicago)

CHICAGO OFFICE
Do you thrive in a goal‑oriented setting where you’re supported to succeed and celebrated when successful?

Job Description
We're looking for a Business Development Associate to join our Notified Sales team. The role is primarily onsite at 770 N. Halsted but can be hybrid remote (WFH Monday and Friday) for those who reach goals for two consecutive months.

This role pays $24.04 per hour plus commissions. The annual commission target is $30,000 with the ability to earn additional commissions for exceeding target.

The Business Development Associate is the entry point to a rewarding career at Notified. Working directly with Sales Executives – New Logo Hunters and Account Managers – you will develop sales opportunities and book qualified sales meetings.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
The role requires a commercial mindset, natural tenacity, and a "work hard, play hard" mentality. You will research contacts, prepare pitches, and close prospects to secure their first meeting while maintaining a casual, fun feel.

Your Task Would Include

Developing sales opportunities through extensive cold‑calling activities and other outreach tactics to turn prospective customers into qualified sales opportunities

Maintaining established daily call volumes – work‑hard, play‑hard mentality needed

Carefully and accurately documenting leads and appointments through our CRM, ensuring Salesforce.com hygiene so you can accurately forecast and track how your meetings are turning into deals

Qualifications

Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, marketing, or a related field

1+ years of lead generation, sales, or marketing experience (or applicable experience with lead generation, cold calling, networking, or other external outreach efforts)

B2B technology sales experience preferred

Other

Prepare to give examples of tenacity, resilience, and achievement

Determination and resilience will be key – you will have a quota, and your persistence and go‑getter attitude will be a key part of your success

Great communication skills – you must love talking to people, as this job requires you to be on the phone constantly

A hunger to learn and develop yourself – we will give you all the tools you need to be successful so your personal drive and ambition is a must!

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Basic knowledge of sales theories and techniques and ability to deal tactfully and courteously with clients

Strong verbal, written, and communication skills

Ability to work both individually and with a team

Competitive and team‑minded spirit with an eagerness to exceed targets regularly

What’s Next?
Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our in‑house recruitment team to kick‑start the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Statement
At Notified we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and build success upon it. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and no part of this advertisement is intended to discriminate on any grounds.

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