Business Development Representative

Job overview

The Business Development Representative role is onsite in Chicago, IL, with an annual base salary of $60,000–$75,000. Lighthouse Enterprises provides contact center and business process outsourcing services, with revenue supporting The Chicago Lighthouse’s broader mission and programs for people who are blind, visually impaired, disabled, and Veterans. The role builds a pipeline of prospective clients through research, outbound outreach, lead qualification, and meeting coordination. It supports senior business development leaders by advancing qualified opportunities and maintaining accurate prospect and pipeline records.

What you'll do

• Research prospective clients and decision-makers
• conduct outbound prospecting by phone, email, LinkedIn, social media, and other channels
• maintain prospect lists and outreach campaigns
• qualify leads and schedule introductory and discovery meetings
• coordinate calendars and follow-up
• maintain CRM records and pipeline reporting
• prepare prospect summaries and meeting materials
• assist with sales collateral, proposals, RFIs, and RFPs
• research markets and support campaigns and events.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

business development representative

chicago il

the chicago lighthouse

onsite

full-time

lead generation

outbound prospecting

crm

sales pipeline

appointment setting

contact center services

$60k–$75k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 10 days paid vacation
• 12 paid holidays
• six sick days accrued over the year
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• life insurance
• employee recognition events.

Why this role

Junior-level business development role with 0–3 years of related experience considered; equivalent relevant experience may be considered in place of a preferred bachelor’s degree.

About the employer

Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Residential Care Facilities. Sector: 62.