Our company, Earlybird, is on the cusp of amazing growth and needs an energetic, aggressive rock star sales person to lead our sales efforts.  Our infrastructure, account management, and reputation in the market provide an environment built for success. Please keep reading if this sounds like something you want to be a part of.

Our Company, Earlybird:

Earlybird is Chicago's top studio for startup MVPs and early-stage software development. We help non-technical entrepreneurs navigate the challenging process of building innovative new software products. 

We don't simply design and develop software. We help founders discover what they should build first. We’re an agile team with pure startup DNA and proven success in developing web/mobile applications, social layers, and online communities. 

Our core service offerings: 
(1) Rapid MVPs for startups (desktop and mobile apps) 
(2) R&D partnerships for growth companies 
(3) Responsive marketing sites for concept validation & branding

We understand early-stage product development because we come from startups.  In the past 3 years, our team has collectively built over 100 products that have been seen by over 10 million people.

What Earlybird will offer?

• All the tools you need to succeed
• Multi-disciplinary knowledge, gained from working closely with dozens of founders from various industries and working with a team that is driven most by learning
• Valuable relationships that come from immersion in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, including Chicago’s top founders, investors, and advisors
• The freedom and flexibility to get the job done your way
• An awesome work experience that will challenge you every day

What we need you to bring:

• Strong ethical backbone
• 2-5 years sales experience, preferably in IT, software, agencies, and/or startups
• 2-5 years spent in customer service roles
• Fluency with digital products
• Willingness to learn, curiosity
•  Entrepreneurial DNA, thinking like a founder

  The Nitty Gritty:

Position:           Director of Sales*, New Product Development

Hiring Timeline: July/August, 2014

Location:          Chicago

Experience:      2-5 years

Background:     Startups, Consulting, IT Sales, Digital Agencies, Customer Services

Reports to:       Head of Operations

Compensation: $50-60k base*, $90-100k at goal, uncapped commission

*Title and base salary depend on experience

Day-To-Day:

• Meeting in person with current and potential clients
• Qualifying and developing leads
• Conducting sales research and developing new channels
• Proposal writing and negotiation
• Providing research and strategic advice for clients
• Representing Earlybird at events during and after business hours
• Building industry relationships and strategic partnerships