**LOCAL CHICAGOLAND CANDIDATES ONLY**

Aqueity is looking for a Business Development Representative to join our team. For the past 28 years, Aqueity has been providing exceptional IT managed services and cybersecurity solutions to a variety of businesses. 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 Lombard, IL, with a national territory. Compensation is competitive, with base salary plus commission. 

Responsibilities: 

• Prospect outreach - cold call targeted prospects to share the Aqueity story about IT managed service and cyber security services

• Generate leads by executing the initial steps of Aqueity’s sales play book

• Align activities and follow-up efforts with marketing initiatives (e.g. calls into webinar attendees)

• Collaborate with marketing and subject matter experts to fine-tune messaging and approach 

• Promote brand awareness in the tech space 

• Maintain outreach records and key performance metrics to enable forecasting 

• Display confidence and tenacity in securing meetings with targeted organizations and individuals 

Requirements: 

• Minimum 2 years of proven experience in B2B sales including cold calling, preferably in IT or professional services 

• Exceptional communication skills, verbally and written required

• Proven ability to communicate and understand IT products/service offerings; exhibits technical literacy and has a passion for technology and computers

• Relevant experience prospecting in IT or technology related products or solutions strongly preferred 

• Solid work history with proven track record of lead generation

• Displays a high degree of resiliency, thriving in dealing with challenges 

• Comfortable working independently and when needed as part of a larger pursuit team 

• High sense of urgency and success working in a fast-paced environment 

• Ideal candidate has a 4-year college degree in technology, business, or sales/marketing 

COMPENSATION: $50-70k plus bonus related to set appointments 

Full Time Employee BENEFITS: 

• 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