Entry Level Business Development Representative

Bisnow•Chicago, WA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bisnow is seeking a high-potential, entry-level Business Development Representative (BDR) for its Commercial Real Estate Advertising and Event Sales team. The role is based in the Chicago office and follows a hybrid schedule, with employees in the office three to four days per week. The representative will learn Bisnow’s products and solutions for the commercial real estate market and work with the sales team to create meetings, proposals, and client contracts. The work includes training, client meetings, and attending events to network and learn about the industry. The position is designed as a path toward promotion to Business Manager, where employees begin building their own book of business. The role suits an ambitious, coachable candidate interested in developing a career in client-facing sales and commercial real estate media.

Requirements

0–1 years of sales or client-facing experience; internships, campus jobs, and side hustles count.
Demonstrated hustle, intelligence, and enthusiasm.
Entrepreneurial mindset combined with disciplined execution, creativity, and organization.
Ability and interest in quickly learning new digital and event products.
Teamwork experience, which may come from athletics, clubs, Greek life, group projects, or volunteer work.
Strong interest in a client-facing sales career.
Curiosity about commercial real estate, media, and digital marketing.
Coachability and willingness to receive and act on feedback.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to shifting priorities, and maintain focus.
Currently authorized to work in the United States full-time without requiring Bisnow sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Build and own relationships with marketing decision-makers across asset classes and sectors in assigned markets.
Drive sponsorship sales for digital and in-person events, from prospect research and outreach through confirmed sponsorship.
Prospect for new business daily, build a strong pipeline, and identify the right contacts at target companies.
Connect with prospects by phone and email, and respond to inbound leads.
Partner with the event production team to develop sponsor-friendly programs aligned with client interests.
Track industry trends and contribute relevant ideas.
Understand individual and team KPIs, plan to meet targets, and work to exceed them.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in Salesforce.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support sponsorship, marketing, and event performance.
Attend client meetings and events for networking and industry learning.