Business Development Representative
Taken at the midpoint of its range, $80,000/yr, this role pays more than the middle Sales Development (SDR & BDR) opening on the board today ($76.1k/yr); the usual band for that kind of seat is $60k–$130k/yr.
The posting
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?
- Recession proof industry
- Uncapped commission with competitive salary
- Entrepreneurial and ambitious culture with a great team oriented environment
- One of the fastest paths to Account Executive in the industry
- Fastest growing energy broker in the country
- Recognized by Fortune and Great Places to work US
- Named on Inc 5000’s list of America’s fastest growing companies
- Ranked on Crain’s Fast 50 list of Chicago’s fastest growing companies
Compensation
- Year 1 Expected Earnings → $75,000 - $85,000 (Base + Uncapped Commission)
Title: Business Development Representative
We are seeking Chicago-based sales hunters to work with the largest CRE firms and manufacturers in the country.
About this Job
This position is for someone who is interested in energy and real estate and wants to be a part of a fast growing, hungry company.
The person for this job is naturally tenacious and relentless in anything they do. They are a highly motivated self-starter that enjoys working in a results-oriented environment.
This person is excited to hunt for new business. They appreciate the challenge of learning a new industry/role and the opportunity to grow within a company.
Objectives of this Role
- Set exploratory meetings with prospective commercial real estate clients in order to source opportunities for your VP of Sales
- Learn about the commercial real estate and energy procurement industries
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities
- Grow your network to create more new customer opportunities
- Qualify companies to see if they are a good fit for our target market
- Make 300+ cold calls per week
- Cold email prospective customers
- Book 2-3 meetings per week
- Sit in on Exploratory meetings with your VP of Sales
Skills & Qualifications
- Proven track record of success
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Highly competitive
- Ability to work independently / Self-Motivated
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Taken from Energy CX's own posting, last seen live on 1 Nov 2026.
About Energy CX
An energy broker that writes a buying policy for each client and times its energy purchases on market data, for commercial real estate firms, manufacturers, hotels and other large users.
Pay schedule: Base salary plus uncapped commission with accelerators for BDRs and AEs, with year-one and year-two OTE adjustable to experience; the business development manager is on a base plus bonus.
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