Business Development Representative

About G2 - The Company

When you join G2, you’re joining the team that helps businesses reach their peak potential by powering decisions and strategies with trusted insights from real software users.

G2 is the world's largest and most trusted software marketplace. More than 100 million people annually — including employees at all Fortune 500 companies — use G2 to make smarter software decisions based on authentic peer reviews. Thousands of software and services companies of all sizes partner with G2 to build their reputation and grow their business — including Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoom, and Adobe. To learn more about where you go for software, visit www.g2.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

As we continue on our growth journey, we are striving to be the most trusted data source in the age of AI for informing software buying decisions and go-to-market strategies. Does that sound exciting to you? Come join us as we try to reach our next PEAK!

About G2 - Our People 

At G2, we have big goals, but we stay grounded in our PEAK (Performance + Entrepreneurship + Authenticity + Kindness) values. You’ll be part of a value-driven, growing global community that climbs PEAKs together. We cheer for each other’s successes, learn from our mistakes, and support and lean on one another during challenging times. With ambition and entrepreneurial spirit we push each other to take on challenging work, which will help us all to grow and learn.

You will be part of a global, diverse team of smart, dedicated, and kind individuals - each with unique talents, aspirations, and life experiences. At the heart of our community and culture are our people-led ERGs, which celebrate and highlight the diverse identities of our global team. As an organization, we are intentional about our DEI and philanthropic work (like our G2 Gives program) because it encourages us all to be better people. 

The Business Development Representative is a launching path for a career at G2. The opportunity allows for individuals to fine-tune their communication skills by conducting initial contact and engaging with professionals in the software industry. The ideal candidate has experience with cold calling or heavy phone skills and is an eager, high-energy sales professional.

Our Business Development Team is all based locally in to Chicago. Not only do we have a great office & HQ based in Chicago, but many of the revenue leadership team are based locally. Because of this, this is a hybrid role that requires the team to be in 3 days a week in office.

• Drive sales growth by finding and engaging prospects via phone and email

• ​​Log activities and insights accurately to keep the pipeline clean and actionable

• Connect with and quickly develop relationships with contacts and prospects

• Set-up meetings with qualified prospects and sales reps

• Collaborate with marketing and sales on lead quality and conversion

• Build a pipeline and execute on early stages of the sales process

• Create and prioritize strategic target account lists

• Evangelize G2 and our industry-leading review platform

• Exceed goals of qualified opportunities and closed business

We realize applying for jobs can feel daunting at times. Even if you don’t check all the boxes in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

• 6 months-1.5 years of sales or related experience

• Experience with prospecting, cold calling, or equivalent

• Outstanding presentation and communication skills

• A motivated and goal-oriented personality with a self-starting attitude

• Organized with good time management skills

• The ability to learn quickly and work independently in a fast-paced environment

Our Commitment to Inclusivity and Diversity

At G2, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where people of every background can thrive and feel welcome. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, or marital, veteran, or physical or mental disability status. Learn more about our commitments here. 

--

For job applicants in California, the United Kingdom, and the European Union, please review this applicant privacy notice before applying to this job.

How We Use AI Technology in Our Hiring Process
G2 incorporates AI-powered technology to enhance our candidate evaluation process. These tools may assist with initial application screening, skills assessment analysis, and identifying candidates whose qualifications align with specific role requirements. While AI technology supports our recruitment workflow, all final hiring decisions remain under human oversight and judgment.

Your Choice Matters: If you would prefer that your application be reviewed without AI assistance, you can opt out by entering your email address in the email entry field at the bottom of the Automated Processing Legal Notice. Choosing to opt out will not disadvantage your application in any way—we will ensure your materials receive a thorough manual review by our hiring team.
For additional details about how we handle your information throughout the application process, please review G2's Applicant Privacy Notice.