Sales Development Representative

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Sales Development Representative generating and qualifying leads for AI-driven M&A solutions. Engaging with prospects across multiple channels and supporting strategic accounts.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $51,600 - $85,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in generating and qualifying sales opportunities through various channels, utilizing AI tools for research and personalization, and effectively managing pipeline data in Salesforce. Strong communication skills and a hunter mindset are essential for building relationships and driving engagement with strategic accounts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales ExperienceAI FluencyHigh-Impact CommunicationMetric-Driven MindsetClient-Facing Role

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Soft Skills

Strong Verbal SkillsStrong Written SkillsFast LearnerRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceChatGPTClaudeGemini

Industry Keywords

Tech SalesM&ACorporate FinanceOutbound CampaignsPipeline Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Generate and qualify pipeline: Prospect across email, phone, social, and live chat to engage and qualify new opportunities
Run outbound campaigns and convert engaged leads — with AI accelerating research and personalisation at every step
Deliver high-quality, well-qualified opportunities to the AE team
Support strategic accounts: Build awareness and relationships within focus accounts — driving education and engagement ahead of buying decisions
Use Salesforce to track activity, manage pipeline data, and keep everything clean

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in a sales or client-facing role, with a strong interest in building a career in tech sales — specifically in M&A and corporate finance
AI fluency: You use LLMs (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) daily — not occasionally
Mindset: Hunter — you love the chase and building relationships from scratch
High-impact communicator — strong verbal and written skills, comfortable engaging senior stakeholders
Metric-driven and outcome-focused
Fast learner who shares the wins (and the lessons)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Subsidised health insurance
Generous paid leave (parental, birthday, community, anniversary)
Flexible hybrid model: 3 days in office & 2 days remote
Maxwell Leadership Program, book budget, and time to learn and grow
Real AI development — tools, training, and the space to build workflows