Built In is a network of online communities that has quickly become the #1 recruitment solution for tech companies and startups in six major tech markets. We are our target market. We are a company of entrepreneurs building the largest network of communities for entrepreneurs.

By working at Built In you'll have the chance to work directly with the latest, and fastest-growing, technology companies all around the country. We help other companies solve their biggest pain points-talent and awareness.

We currently operate six sites in Chicago (BuiltInChicago.com), Los Angeles (BuiltInLA.com), Colorado (BuiltInColorado.com), Austin (BuiltInAustin.com), NYC (BuiltInNYC.com) and Boston (BuiltInBoston.com), and are headquartered in Chicago.

The Job

We have pretty aggressive growth plans and need a self-motivated and highly driven Sales superstar to join our team as a Sales Development Representative (SDR), located in our downtown Chicago office.

You will be responsible for all initial outbound prospecting to our potential customers. You need to be comfortable navigating a number of external resources to identify target customers and conduct high-level conversations with decision-makers to understand their needs and qualify for a potential fit with our Built In Employer Branding & Recruitment solutions. The goal is to cultivate relationships with prospective customers, develop qualified leads and set appointments for the Account Executives. It’s a great opportunity to work hand-in-hand with the Account Executives to supply warm leads and open the door for relationships that will drive the continued success, growth and expansion of Built In.

Your Background

• You should have 2-3 years of experience in Sales Development, Lead Generation, or Sales (Recruitment industry experience a plus but not required)
  
• You should have proven ability to cold call and set appointments
  
• You should be comfortable using Salesforce.com and LinkedIn to maintain a pipeline of prospects.
  

What We Value

• Flexible personality –You should thrive on change while remaining organized, optimistic, and coachable. High energy and contagious enthusiasm help too. You also know when to roll-up your sleeves and when to leverage help from others.
• Communication- You should have the ability to speak and write clearly, concisely, and compellingly. Honesty, transparency, and thoughtfulness are a must. A bias towards action, seeking constructive feedback from customers, peers, and your team, and measurement and iteration are part of your natural process.
• Interest in the tech industry – You must be passionate about three things: (1) Startups (2) Building innovative tech products and services; and (3) Helping others. This is what we do.  This is non-negotiable.
• Willingness to work around the clock, or sort of – The job involves working some evenings and weekends, and responding to customers and employees outside of work hours. If you are passionate about the company and what you are creating, this will not appear as a job but yet a combination of life and work.
• Culture fit – You will need to get along with our team (which isn’t too hard, we think!) as well as all the members vital to the community in which you are building. Humility, selflessness and strong work ethic are requirements.
• Education - We value intelligence, personality and overall fit over a degree.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation & equity options
• Open vacation time
• Flexible work hours
• Health, dental, vision and disability benefits
• Catered lunches
• Stocked kitchen & beverages
• Casual dress

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