
Business Development Lead, SMB
Chicago, ILJob$230K/yrPosted 2 days agoStill listed 1 day ago
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Energy CX is hiring a Business Development Lead to build its first dedicated SMB sales function. The role begins with hands-on selling and product and industry onboarding, then transitions to leading and developing a team of BDRs and external hires into high-performing AEs. The lead will partner with Middle Market and Enterprise sales leaders and build systems to grow pipeline, revenue, and future talent.
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Full job description
About Energy CX:
Energy CX is redefining the energy brokerage industry as the fastest-growing player in the US. By bringing cutting-edge technology, advanced analytics, and innovative solutions, we are disrupting a space that has operated in the dark for too long.
Why Energy CX?
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Recession proof industry
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Uncapped commission with competitive salary
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Entrepreneurial and ambitious culture with a great team oriented environment
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Fastest growing energy broker in the country
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One of the fastest growing companies in Chicago
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Recognized by Fortune and Great Places to work US
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Named on Inc 5000’s list of America’s fastest growing companies
Compensation
- Year One Expected Earnings → $230,000
Title: Business Development Lead, SMB
About this Job
As the Business Development Lead, SMB, you will play a pivotal role in building our first dedicated SMB sales function. You will start as a hands-on seller for your first 1-2 quarters, going through onboarding and building deep product and industry knowledge. From there, you’ll take on a team and develop newly promoted BDRs and external hires into high-performing AEs.
We’re seeking a builder who can lead and develop people. You’ll partner with our Middle Market and Enterprise sales leaders, and your reps will be supported by our high-performing BDR team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy building teams from the ground up, this is the role for you.
Objectives of this Role
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Build a management system that develops talent and drives pipeline
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Grow an SMB team that consistently hits its revenue targets
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Develop reps into AE-ready talent for our Middle Market and Enterprise teams
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Provide executive leadership with accurate, data-driven revenue forecasts
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities
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Coach and manage performance through weekly pipeline reviews, deal-level mentorship, and KPI tracking
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Analyze team performance data, monitor active deals, and forecast revenue for future quarters
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Hire, onboard, and structure the SMB team for the right coverage and mix of skill sets
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Build a talent pipeline of future Middle Market and Enterprise reps
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Build and document the systems and playbooks that let the SMB function scale
Skills & Qualifications
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2+ years of sales management experience
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Background as a quota-carrying seller with experience closing full-cycle deals end to end
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Proven ability to coach and develop reps, not do the work for them
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Data-driven approach: uses pipeline and performance metrics to diagnose problems and drive decisions
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Comfortable in fast-paced, builder environments
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Solutions or commodity procurement services sales experience preferred
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Experience in commodity brokerage sales or a related industry strongly preferred
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