What Jobs are available for Business Development in Chicago?

First for a reason:
**At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.**
**Major Responsibilities**
+ Prospects and develops new business.
+ Builds relationships with key decision-makers and influencers.
+ Navigates complex sales channels while continually moving the sales process forward during sometimes lengthy sales processes.
+ Prepares and leads presentations, proposals and bid process to strategically win new business.
+ Gathers market, prospect and customer intelligence; stays abreast of changes in the transportation market which could open business opportunities forFirst Student.
+ Initiates strategies utilizing our core strengths in untapped markets.
+ Be visible in thestudenttransportation industry by attending, networking and fully participating in trade shows, exhibits and other opportunities to promoteFirst Studentas the transportation solution
+ Additional duties and special projects as assigned
**Minimum Education or Certifications Required**
+ Bachelor's Degree (or equivalentpreferred)
**Minimum Experience or Skills Required**
+ Superior knowledge of sophisticated sales techniques and methodologies
+ Proven ability to manage a protracted and complicated sales process
+ Exceptional oral, written and presentation communication skills with ability to sell to "C-level" executives; fluent in English
+ Ability to win sale without being lowest priced solution
+ Track record of success
+ Experience in the transportation industry (transit, cargo, express, package, waste disposal, armored car, etc) preferred
+ Experience with CRM, (Salesforce preferred.)
+ Ability to travel up to 50%
_Pay ranges from $90,000 - $100,000 base DOE_
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**Requisition Number:**
**Job Description**
Design Collective by Cintas is seeking a Business Development Specialist to promote our products to new and existing customers through outbound phone calls within an assigned portfolio to ensure year over year growth. This position is responsible for understanding the customer's objectives and positioning Design Collective as the apparel partner of choice; collaboration with field sales to ensure customers understand all available solutions; working cross functionally to ensure timely project completion; leading professional virtual presentations; educating customers about our online ordering platform; and collecting/managing data through our contact management system. Position may also become a subject matter expert for the department, run process improvement projects and visit local properties as necessary.
**Skills/Qualifications**
Required:
+ Previous Sales experience
+ Previous experience successfully meeting sales and performance goals
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet/Intranet required.
+ Ability to travel up to 10%.
+ High School Diploma/GED
Preferred:
+ 1+ year of previous Inside Sales experience
+ Bachelor's Degree
**Benefits**
Cintas offers comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision benefits, with premiums below the national average. We offer flexibility with four different medical plan options; one plan is offered at zero cost.
Additionally, our employee-partners enjoy:
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k) with Company Match/Profit Sharing/Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, 100% Company Paid
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Skills Development, Training and Career Advancement Opportunities
**Compensation**
A reasonable estimate of total compensation for this role ranges between $60,000 - $100,000/Year and is a combination of base salary plus earned commissions. The range takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, performance, and other business and organization needs. This disclosed range has not been adjusted for applicable geographic differentials associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Please note, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decision are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each decision.
**Company Information**
Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers' facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. Headquartered in the U.S., Cincinnati, OH, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor's 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.
Cintas Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or category protected by local, state, or federal law.
This job posting will remain open for at least five (5) days.
**Job Category:** Sales
**Organization:** Design Collective
**Employee Status:** Regular
**Schedule:** Full Time
**Shift:** 1st Shift

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It's what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there's no limit to what you can achieve.
Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America's Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies
Certified as a Great Place to Work®
Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
Business Development Director
As a Business Development Director at Sedgwick, you'll have the opportunity to take on new challenges and help solve complex problems for the world's best brands.
+ Deliver innovative customer-facing solutions to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world's most respected organizations.
+ Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.
+ Leverage Sedgwick's broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights.
+ Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work, grow your career and your profile.
+ Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path.
+ Build a meaningful career that will take you places with the ability to travel and deploy at a moment's notice.
+ Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs.
**PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:** To expand and enhance the company's top line through diligent relationship building and maintenance with prospective clients across an area; to identify and address prospective and existing client opportunities for marketing the company's programs; and to ensure sales goals, objectives and profit margins are met.
**ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE?** We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver great work, are customer-oriented and are naturally empathetic.
**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE**
+ Identifies, develops and maintains internal and external relationships/partnerships.
+ Builds relationships with prospects.
+ Facilitates the development of new partnerships and the company; facilitates and remains involved in the implementation process ensuring a smooth transition of new client programs.
+ Develops the detailed knowledge of individual prospect operations targeting specific needs which may be opportunities for marketing company programs.
+ Ensures the identification of expertise required addressing individual prospect requirements; identifies resources for prospect solicitation and service teams.
+ Utilizes the appropriate national resources to facilitate responses and pricing for RFPs, proposals, and presentations.
+ Manages the design of service programs ensuring client need fulfillment.
+ Develops and implements an annual sales and service plan including identification of potential client prospects, their needs, and the methodology of presenting company's ability to fulfill those needs.
+ Meets sales goals of $2-3 million.
**ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
+ Supports the organization's quality program(s).
+ Travels as required.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education & Licensing:** Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Bachelor's degree with major in Business Administration, Finance or Risk Management preferred. Licenses as required. Possession of, or progress towards, CPCU and/or ARM designation required.
**Experience:** Ten (10) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include five (5) years of relationship building in the claims management or risk management area.
**Skills & Knowledge:**
+ Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
+ PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
+ Analytical and interpretive skills
+ Strong organizational skills
+ Excellent interpersonal skills
+ Excellent negotiation skills
+ Ability to work in a team environment
+ Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
**WORK ENVIRONMENT**
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
**Mental:** Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
**Physical:** Computer keyboarding, travel as required
**Auditory/Visual:** Hearing, vision and talking
**TAKING CARE OF YOU**
+ Career development and promotional growth opportunities
+ A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and all other applicable laws.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
**If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.**
**Sedgwick is the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company's expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see** **sedgwick.com**

Job Description
The Business Development Associate is the entry point to a rewarding career at this client. Working directly with Sales Executives - New Logo Hunters and Account Managers - you will be focusing on developing sales opportunities and booking qualified sales meetings. You will enjoy the thrill of the chase as our representatives thrive on competition. Your commercial mindset and natural tenacity will be key in researching the right contacts, preparing your opening pitch, and closing the prospect for a first meeting that holds, while maintaining a casual, fun feel! We are looking for someone who loves a challenge. Our training program is designed to be an ongoing process with a helpful management team that is invested in the success of each of our representatives! There are great progression opportunities within 8 to 12 months.
Day to Day:
· Developing sales opportunities through extensive cold-calling activities and other outreach tactics to turn prospective customers into qualified sales opportunities
· Maintaining established daily call volumes - work hard, play hard mentality needed
· Carefully and accurately documenting leads, and appointments through our CRM, ensuring Salesforce.com hygiene so you can accurately forecast and track how your meetings are turning into deals
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: and Requirements
· Bachelor's/Master's Degree with major coursework in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field preferred (not a deal breaker)
· 2+ years of lead generation, sales, or marketing experience required OR applicable experience with lead generation, cold calling, networking, or other external outreach efforts
· Minimum 6 months of previous B2B Sales experience - prepare to give examples of tenacity, resilience, and achievement
· Determination and resilience will be key - you will have a quota, and your persistence and go-getter attitude will be a key part of your success
· Great communications skills - you must love talking to people, as this job requires you to be on the phone constantly
· A hunger to learn and develop yourself - we will give you all the tools to need to be successful so your personal drive and ambition is a must!

**Date Posted:**

**Country:**
United States of America
**Location:**
OT519: CHC - Chicago, IL 651 W. Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60661 USA
Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity?
Otis Elevator Company is searching for a highly motivated Business Development Representative. This role provides new business opportunities to grow our portfolio, proactively prospect potential accounts for new business, and develop and build solid relationships with new customers.
**On a typical day, you will:**
+ Identify and target potential clients through cold calling, market research and networking to create new business opportunities within the assigned territory
+ Prospect, sell, negotiate and close contract deals with a focus on long-term partnerships
+ Deliver effective and tailored product demonstrations and sales presentations
+ Develop sales strategies and negotiate with potential customers
+ Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders
+ Collaborate with internal operations and account management colleagues to order to increase sales opportunities
+ Stay up to date with industry trends and competitor activities as well as comprehension of product knowledge
+ Use Otis' sales tools to effectively track opportunities, pipeline, and forecast results
+ Manage opportunities in the CRM pipeline
+ Provide OTIS ONE consultation and technical advice, make effective sales presentations, and develop business through customer contacts and relationships and support
**What you will need to be successful**
+ A proven track record of exceeding sales targets
+ A 'hunter' mindset, with an appetite to continually prospect new clients, in a highly competitive market
+ Confidence and the ability to close deals effectively
+ Being an articulate communicator with strong presentation skills
+ Effective relationship building capabilities
+ Self-motivation and organizational skills to manage simultaneous projects and responsibilities
+ A collaborative nature to work in a highly team-oriented environment
+ Technical aptitude to grasp basic engineering concepts
+ Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
+ 2-4 years of sales experience is preferable
+ Targeted Locations: This role covers Downtown Chicago.
**What's In it For Me / Benefits**
+ The chance to work for an industry-leading brand with an historic legacy
+ A real commitment to career progression with access to funded study schemes such as our industry leading Employee Scholarship Program
+ We offer a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and an automatic retirement contribution for your future financial security from day one of your employment, you and your eligible dependents will receive comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
+ Enjoy three weeks of paid vacation, along with paid company holidays
+ We provide paid sick leave, employee assistance, and wellness incentive programs to support your well-being.
+ Life insurance and disability coverage to protect you and your family.
+ Voluntary benefits, including options for legal, pet, home, and auto insurance.
+ We offer generous birth/adoption and parental leave benefits, as well as adoption assistance, to support growing families.
+ Pursue your educational goals with our tuition reimbursement program.
+ Recognize and be recognized! We celebrate service anniversaries and offer spot performance bonus opportunities to show our appreciation.
**Apply today to join us and build what's next!**
If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.
Otis is the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.2 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.
You may recognize our products in some of the world's most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 69,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.
When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You'll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you'll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge. 
We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.
Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people - passengers, customers, and colleagues - at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes - prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here ( .
Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!
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**Title:** Business Development Analyst
**Location:** United States-Illinois-Wood Dale
**Job Number:** 17630
Reports to SVP Global Government & Defense. Collects, maintains and refines the business development and intelligence database and systems to provide secure, efficient and consistent access to actionable business development data. Provides additional support to Government Services Operations collecting, maintaining, and refining business intelligence data to improve operations.
**What you will be responsible for:**
+ Maintain the CMM database for the business development effort. Develop and maintain a pipeline product for all pursuits, ensuring the product is always current.
+ Perform market research using Bloomberg, DACIS, and GovWin IQ tools to conduct competitive analysis for leadership and Business Development (BD) Managers
+ Collect and maintain information on the requirements, organization, budget, and preferences of prospective customers and competitors
+ Gather data to assist in developing Position to Win strategies
+ Write Requests for Proposals to subcontract Competitive Intelligence and Position to Win analysis
+ Build/maintain a library/clearinghouse of industry data using Share Point to store data across business lines for in-depth customer and competitor analysis
+ Assemble and manage the weekly BD meeting slide deck, and other required presentations
+ All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
**What you will need to be successful in this role:**
+ Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ Courses in at least one of the following are strongly preferred
+ Business Management
+ Business Finance
+ International Marketing/Business
+ Aviation Maintenance Management
+ Aviation Business
+ Military background in Aviation Maintenance Management is preferred
**The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:**
+ Competitive salary and bonus package
+ Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
+ 401(k) retirement plan with company match
+ Generous paid time off program
+ Professional development and career advancement opportunities
**Physical Demands/Work Environment:**
+ The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
+ The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
+ This position currently offers a hybrid work environment with 4 days in office and 1 day remote.
**Compensation:**
The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,000 to $95,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a bonus. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
#LI-Hybrid #LI-PI1
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Business Development Director
Job ID

Posted
20-Oct-2025
Service line
Advisory Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Sales Support
Location(s)
Chicago - Illinois - United States of America, Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America
**About CBRE and Occupier Services**
CBRE, Inc. is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, serving clients in over 100 countries. We offer an integrated suite of services, from property sales/leasing, site selection, integrated portfolio analytics, construction, and facilities management to name a few. Our brand is synonymous with market leadership, data-driven insights, and enterprise-level client solutions.
This role sits within our Occupier Services business line, which helps corporate clients (portfolio companies) and buyout private equity sponsors (not real estate private equity) optimize all things related to tangible real estate and the intangibles that ensure the real estate and its users drive value for the business. For Buyout Private Equity clients, our value proposition is centered on real estate due diligence, strategic value creation, and post-acquisition implementation-maximizing the value of their investments outside of traditional real estate leasing and sales. We provide critical, deal-adjacent services that drive EBITDA improvements and streamline operations across global platforms.
**Director of Business Development & Client Strategy (Private Equity Buyout Firm Focus)**
**The Opportunity**
We are seeking an ambitious and results-oriented Director of Business Development to significantly drive revenue growth by focusing on the Private Equity sector (non-real estate). This is a critical, high-impact sales role for a professional with a proven background in business development within consulting or professional services. The successful candidate will be responsible for originating new relationships with financial sponsors, converting opportunities into active engagements, and ensuring highly disciplined execution of our go-to-market strategy.
**What You Will Do: Sales & Business Development**
This role is centered on revenue generation, pipeline origination, and securing new client engagements.
+ Aggressive Prospecting & Origination: Systematically identify, target, and pursue new business opportunities within middle-market M&A private equity sponsors.
+ Relationship Conversion: Build and nurture relationships, converting introductions from events, conferences, and existing networks into active opportunities.
+ Deal Qualification & Framing: Qualify opportunities, frame value, and prepare client-ready deliverables, with growing accountability over a 12-to-24-month period.
+ Strategic Messaging: Partner with marketing and firm leaders to shape brand, message, proposals, and campaigns aligned with CBRE's Private Equity Practice Group.
**What You Will Do: Client Strategy & Program Management**
You will own the discipline, organization, and execution required to scale our business development engine and ensure client success.
+ Data Integrity: Stand up CRM and ensure data integrity to provide accurate forecasting and drive strategic decision-making.
+ Coverage Momentum: Contribute to coverage meetings by capturing insights, managing follow-ups, and driving next steps to maintain momentum with prospective and key accounts alike.
+ Account Oversight: Oversee consistent, strategic account management, supported by resources for administrative execution, ensuring long-term client retention.
+ Campaign Execution: Apply a program management discipline to business development campaigns, client pursuits, and sales enablement initiatives.
+ Performance Insights: Deliver clear ROI as demonstrated by KPIs, analysis, and insights to company leadership; recommend improvements to coverage models and services to maximize revenue impact.
What You'll Need:
To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The ideal candidate possesses a rare combination of sales acumen, execution discipline, and relevant domain expertise. Education & Location: Bachelor's degree from a top undergraduate program. Located in or willing to relocate to Chicago or New York.
**Industry Expertise:**
+ Familiarity with middle market private equity, particularly private equity sponsors, investment banks, consultants, attorneys, lenders, and other vendors that serve sponsors.
+ Experience executing solutions across one or more of CBRE's solutions (e.g., portfolio services, due diligence, transaction management).
**Sales Acumen:**
+ Demonstrated business development capabilities: origination, relationship advancement, and revenue conversion.
+ Strong understanding of professional services sales cycles from prospecting through proposal.
+ Track record of success in high-pressure, client-facing environments.
**Professional Skills & Mindset:**
+ Strong executive presence and communication skills capable of engaging C-suite decision-makers.
+ Proven ability to thrive in lean, fast-moving teams; driven and able to work independently.
+ High attention to detail, responsiveness, and an ownership mindset.
+ Invested in a team-based culture, motivated to collaborate in office, and willing to travel for client visits, events, conferences, etc., as needed.
**Why CBRE**
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
**Our Values in Hiring**
At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.
**Disclaimers**
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
**Applicant AI Use Disclosure**
We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
About CBRE Group, Inc.
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Business Development Director position is $197,000 annually and the maximum salary for the_ _Business Development Director_ _position is $250,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program._
**Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
**Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at or via telephone at (U.S.) and (Canada).
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

Business Development Specialist

At SpearTip, we empower organizations to proactively defend against cyber threats through advanced managed detection and response services, incident response, and threat intelligence. We're seeking a tenured Inside Sales Representative to join our growing revenue team. As an ISR, you will be responsible for driving net new business across defined territories or verticals. This is a strategic, high-impact role requiring a deep understanding of the buyer journey, effective collaboration with your assigned Sales Development Representative (SDR), and the ability to navigate complex sales cycles from pipeline generation to close.
You will be joining a high-performance culture modeled on accountability, results, and continuous learning-ideal for someone with a proven track record in B2B SaaS or cybersecurity sales who thrives in a dynamic, metrics-driven environment.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Drive full-cycle sales processes from demand generation through opportunity management to final close.
+ Prospect and develop new customer relationships through outbound activity and SDR support.
+ Deliver value-based, solution-oriented sales presentations to IT and business leaders (CISO, CIO, IT Director, Compliance).
+ Partner closely with internal stakeholders including marketing, sales engineering, and customer success to ensure seamless buyer engagement and handoff.
+ Maintain accurate pipeline and forecast updates using CRM and sales enablement tools.
+ Consistently meet or exceed monthly and quarterly quota targets.
+ Continuously develop subject matter expertise in cybersecurity services, threat landscape trends, and buyer pain points.
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Bachelors Degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Sales areaOR
+ High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in the Sales areaOR
+ Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Sales area
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Min. 5 - 8 years of successful quota-carrying experience in direct sales, preferably in enterprise software or cybersecurity.
+ Strong outbound prospecting skills and ability to self-generate pipeline.
+ Familiarity with structured sales methodologies (e.g., MEDDIC, Challenger, Value Selling, SPIN).
+ Demonstrated ability to manage and close complex sales cycles with multiple stakeholders.
+ Strong interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills.
+ Comfortable working independently, managing priorities, and adapting in a fast-moving and high-growth environment.
+ Proficiency with tools such as Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Outreach, ZoomInfo, and Microsoft Teams.
At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please clickhere ( . Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education.
The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The annual variable compensation range, based on performance under the sales incentive plan for this role, is $85,500.00 - $140,000.00.This position included a variable component that is based on an individual's performance under the applicable sales incentive plan.
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Business Development Executive

Location:  Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Salary : $100,000 - $150,000 (No-cap commission plan)

If you are looking for a position where you can excel; where you can flex your Business Development skills of hunting, effective communication and presenting then we would like to speak with you!

What do we stand for at LIVENTUS?

1. Innovation
   Satisfy our customers with innovative technology with the highest level of quality, providing a superior service. Quality and innovation are deep within our core, which drive value in our projects, services, and every interaction with the client.

2. Integrity
   In everything we do, we act with uncompromising ethics and transparency. Both with our customers, as well with each other, we model and lead with transparency, honesty, and integrity.

3. Teamwork 
   We value each other’s ideas and interact with each other to collaborate and strengthen the development of our people, products, and services. Together, our combined effects are greater than the sum of our individual efforts. We also value teamwork with our clients. Our collaboration doesn't end with only internal collaboration however, but also with collaborating externally with our customers. 

4. Value Creation
   We focus on the customer demands because we represent them and their best interests. We enable them to perform at their greatest potential through technology and automation. We will respond to the changing needs and expectations of our customers quickly, courteously, and effectively and continuously earn their long-term partnership. 

5. Expertise
   Developing and retaining the best talent for our company and continuing to learn to offer the expert service offering that our clients deserve. Maintaining a collaborative and mutually supportive environment for our employees to grow personally and professionally.

Job Description

As a Business Development Executive , you’ll play a pivotal role in driving the growth of Liventus. With a strong history of success and a clear career progression path, this position offers opportunities to expand your role, responsibilities, and earnings. Coupled with Liventus’s uncapped commission plan and a reputation for excellence, your potential is limitless.

In this role, you’ll proactively identify and engage with businesses across the United States to uncover software development opportunities. Leveraging Liventus’s extensive expertise in industries such as Fintech, Healthcare, Food, Construction, Equipment Finance, and B2B/B2C eCommerce, you’ll have the tools and support to succeed, finding industries and projects that align with your strengths and interests. Take your career to new heights with Liventus, where your success is only limited by your ambition and determination.

 Key Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new business opportunities through various channels, including daily outbound sales calls, tradeshows, and virtual or in-person networking.

• Build and nurture relationships with business owners and key decision-makers to foster trust and collaboration.

• Successfully close deals by addressing customer objections and presenting tailored solutions.

• Represent Liventus at industry events such as tradeshows, open houses, training sessions, and webinars.

• Position Liventus’s software development services as strategic, long-term solutions for customer needs.

• Maintain and grow consultative relationships with existing clients to encourage repeat business and loyalty.

• Develop and manage referral partnerships, creating a strong network of strategic collaborators.

Who succeeds here?

All team members share one thing in common; they are A-Players, that like to deliver excellence while being surrounded by other A-Players. The bar is proudly high, and our people love to raise it further.  The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in consultative software development sales.

• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.

• Demonstrated success in sales, with the ability to meet and exceed targets.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a consultative selling approach.

• Self-motivated and results-oriented with a passion for technology and innovation.

• Ability to adapt to different industries and articulate solutions effectively to diverse audiences.

• Be local to a large metropolitan area with strong networking opportunities.

Why you will love working here

• Unlimited earning potential with our no-cap commission structure.

• Work with a well-respected organization known for delivering exceptional software solutions.

• Opportunities to grow within a dynamic, supportive team environment.

• Access to diverse industries and challenging, rewarding projects.

Benefits

• No-cap commission plan

• Business expense reimbursement

• 401(K) Matching Plan

• Company Profit Sharing Plan

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance

• Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance

• 14 Days off beginning after 30 days of employment