Universal Energy Solutions
Business Development Representative - Tinley Park, IL
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The BDR will drive B2B outreach to identify new clients in the clean energy sector, build relationships, and deliver tailored solutions.
Job Posting: Business Development Representative
Location: Tinley Park, IL
Type: Full-Time
About Us:
Universal Energy Solutions is a leading provider of energy solutions for businesses, helping organizations reduce their carbon footprint and achieve energy efficiency. We’re seeking a motivated Business Development Representative (BDR) to join our passionate team and drive growth through impactful B2B outreach in the clean energy sector.
The Role:
As a BDR, you’ll lead B2B outreach to prospect new clients, build strong relationships, and deliver tailored energy solutions. You’ll play a key role in expanding our market presence and managing a thriving book of business in the sustainable energy industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prospect and identify new business clients through targeted B2B outreach
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction and repeat business
- Conduct engaging sales presentations
- Tailor energy products and services to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring maximum value
- Maintain and grow a book of business by nurturing existing accounts and identifying upsell opportunities
- Track and report sales activities and pipeline progress
- Stay informed on renewable energy trends, regulations, and competitors to position our solutions effectively
What We’re Looking For:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to connect with diverse business stakeholders
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Self-motivated self-starter with a proactive, goal-oriented mindset
- Experience in B2B sales and business development
- Knowledge of energy incentives, regulations, or sustainability frameworks
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Requirements
- Strong interest in sales and a desire to grow in the clean energy industry
- High school diploma or higher
- Valid driver’s license
Benefits
- Paid training
- Rapid advancement opportunities
- Professional sales training curriculum
- weekly pay, commission pay, base pay + 50% commission
- new hire signing bonuses, quarterly bonuses
- 401 and residual income after 1 year
- health, vision, dental after 90 days
- PTO, paid sick days, paid vacation days accumulated
- bonuses 3-4x a week
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