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Business Development Executive Chicago, IL The Loop Hybrid schedule: Onsite Monday Thursday | Remote Friday Full-time We are currently seeking a Business Development Executive for our growing team! This role is ideal for a consultative, relationship-driven technology sales professional who excels at uncovering business challenges, building executive relationships, and positioning strategic technology solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes. The ideal candidate is driven, professional, business-focused, and passionate about helping organizations leverage technology to improve operations, enhance cybersecurity, and support long-term growth.
What You'll Be Doing:
  • Develop and execute strategic business development plans focused on acquiring new clients for Managed IT Services, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Compliance, and AI-led technology solutions
  • Build trusted relationships with business owners, executives, and decision-makers across target markets
  • Conduct consultative discovery conversations to understand client business goals, operational challenges, security risks, and technology maturity
  • Position EMPIST as a strategic technology partner through solution-based selling and executive-level communication
  • Collaborate closely with SDRs, Marketing, Solutions Architects, vCIOs, and Client Strategy teams throughout the sales cycle
  • Generate pipeline through prospecting, networking, referrals, strategic outreach, industry events, and partner relationships
  • Lead the full sales lifecycle including qualification, discovery, presentations, proposal development, negotiations, forecasting, and close
  • Deliver compelling business and technology presentations focused on operational efficiency, cybersecurity posture, scalability, and client outcomes
  • Maintain accurate pipeline management, forecasting, and activity tracking within HubSpot CRMStay informed on emerging technologies, cybersecurity trends, AI innovation, compliance requirements, and industry developments
  • Represent EMPIST professionally within the marketplace and local business community
What We're Looking For:
  • 37 years of experience in business development, managed services, technology consulting, cybersecurity, AI, SaaS, or related technology sales
  • Proven ability to generate new business and consistently exceed revenue goals
  • Strong understanding of Managed IT Services, Cloud Solutions, Cybersecurity, AI, Infrastructure, and modern business technology environments
  • Experience selling recurring revenue or consultative technology solutions preferred
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts in a business-focused and easy-to-understand manner
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to engage decision-makers confidently and professionally
  • Highly self-motivated with strong organizational, pipeline management, and follow-through skills
  • Experience using CRM platforms such as HubSpot or Salesforce
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Willingness to travel locally for client meetings, networking events, and business development activities
  • Why this opportunity is different
  • Own the strategy and execution for generating net-new EMPIST business
  • Sell strategic technology solutions rather than transactional products
  • Engage business owners, C-level executives, and IT decision-makers
  • Work closely with technical experts to build the right client solution
  • Represent a 26-year-old, nationally recognized technology company
  • Access solutions across managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud, compliance, infrastructure, and AIBuild a career in a growing organization with opportunities for leadership and expanded responsibility
Compensation and benefits:
  • $70,000$80,000 base salary plus uncapped commission, with total earnings potential exceeding $130,000 for high-performing sellers.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with employer matching
  • Student loan reimbursement program
  • Career advancement and leadership development opportunities
  • Access to managed services, cybersecurity, cloud, and AI-led technology platforms
  • Collaborative, high-performance team environment
  • We are actively reviewing qualified candidates and encourage interested applicants to apply promptly.
  • EMPIST is a 26-year-old global technology company with locations in Chicago, Elmhurst, and Europe. We provide managed IT services, cybersecurity, cloud, compliance, infrastructure, and AI-enabled solutions that help businesses operate securely and efficiently.
  • EMPIST has been recognized on the Inc. 500/5000 list eight of the last nine years and has been recognized by Channel Futures as a leading Managed Services Provider.
  • Ready to build something?
  • If you are a consultative technology seller who enjoys opening doors, building executive relationships, and winning new business, we would like to hear from you.

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