Business Development Representative

LOCAL CHICAGOLAND CANDIDATES ONLY Aqueity is looking for a Business Development Representative to join our team. For the past 29 years, Aqueity has been providing exceptional IT managed services and cybersecurity solutions to a variety of businesses. Overview Due to tremendous growth, we are looking for a business developer to join our sales team and engage prospects. The successful candidate must be highly motivated to achieve weekly goals (50-75 calls per day) and be willing to schedule appointments for the sales team. This position is onsite and based in Downers Grove, IL with a national territory. Compensation is competitive, with base salary plus commission. Responsibilities Prospect targeted businesses through cold calling and outbound outreach to generate interest in Aqueity’s services. Execute the early stages of Aqueity’s sales process by qualifying leads and setting appointments for the sales team. Support marketing-driven campaigns by following up with webinar attendees, event leads, and other inbound or outbound initiatives. Collaborate with marketing and internal subject matter experts to improve messaging, outreach strategies, and campaign effectiveness. Represent Aqueity professionally in the marketplace and communicate our value proposition clearly to prospective clients. Maintain accurate CRM records, activity tracking, and pipeline updates to support reporting, forecasting, and performance management. Consistently engage decision-makers at target organizations with persistence, professionalism, and strong follow-up discipline. Skills/Abilities Comfort speaking with executives and business leaders Exceptional verbal and written communication skills Ability to handle rejection and maintain consistency in outreach Curiosity and coachability to continuously build knowledge of our target market, Aqueity’s offerings, and sales techniques Demonstrated ability to understand and communicate IT services or technology solutions, with a passion for technology Proven track record of meeting activity goals, lead generation targets, or appointment-setting metrics Resilient and motivated by challenges; thrives in a goal-driven environment Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in technology, business, sales/marketing, or a related field preferred Minimum of 2 years of proven B2B sales experience, including cold calling, preferably in IT, professional services, or technology-related industries Prior experience prospecting for IT or technology solutions is strongly preferred Proficiency with CRM and sales enablement/automation tools such as HubSpot, ZoomInfo, and Apollo What We Offer Major medical, dental & vision insurance Employee Assistance Program Long term/Short term disability insurance Life insurance Retirement account matching Paid time off Business casual dress code Compensation: $50-70k plus bonus related to set appointments #J-18808-Ljbffr