Business Development Representative

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

The Business Development Representative will prospect and engage software‑industry professionals, building a pipeline through phone and email outreach. The role is hybrid in Chicago, requiring three days onsite each week, and focuses on delivering qualified meeting opportunities for the sales team.

Role Snapshot

• Prospect new leads via phone and email
• Conduct cold‑calling outreach
• Schedule qualified meetings for sales reps
• Log activities and maintain a clean pipeline
• Collaborate with marketing and sales on lead quality
• Prioritize strategic target account lists
• Exceed opportunity and closed‑business goals

Must-Have Requirements

• Cold calling / prospecting
• Presentation and communication
• Time management
• sales experience
• prospecting / cold calling

Nice-to-Have Signals

• High‑energy attitude
• Self‑starting mindset

Work Setup

• Location: Chicago, United States
• Work mode: HYBRID
• Remote scope: UNSPECIFIED
• Employment type: Full-Time

Eligibility Gates

• Visa sponsorship: unknown

Not Specified in JD

• Salary range
• Visa sponsorship
• Remote eligibility
• Travel
• Security clearance
• Coding test
• Portfolio
• Cover letter

What You'll Likely Work On

• Drive sales growth by identifying and engaging prospects through phone and email
• Log activities and insights accurately to keep the pipeline actionable
• Build relationships quickly with contacts and set up meetings for sales reps
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to improve lead quality and conversion
• Create and prioritize strategic target‑account lists
• Represent G2’s review platform to prospects
• Meet and exceed goals for qualified opportunities and closed business

Good Fit If You Have

• High‑energy, self‑starting attitude
• Goal‑oriented and motivated personality
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced environment