Sales Development Representative

Advantech • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Advantech is looking for a Sales Development Representative to work out of our Ottawa, IL or Downers Grove, IL, locations. As a Sales Development Representative, you will be responsible for generating qualified opportunities that feed directly into our Key Account and Product teams. This role focuses on identifying new prospects and executing targeted outreach across multiple channels and converting early interest into active pipeline. The ideal candidate is organized, communicative and genuinely curious about technology. This is a role for someone who takes ownership and is comfortable in engaging new contacts across a variety of industries. Your work will have direct and visible impact on the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, technical degree, or equivalent experience
• Sales, business development, or related experience
• Demonstrated ability to prospect, research, and qualify new accounts
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in MS Office
• Familiarity with CRM platforms, preferably Salesforce
• Ability to manage a pipeline and deliver consistent results in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with consultative selling approaches
• Background in Industrial Automation, IoT, or related technology sectors
• 2 - 5+ years of sales, business development, or related experience
• Experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator or similar prospecting tools
• Detail-oriented with strong listening and problem-solving skills; comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Research, identify, and generate new sales opportunities using demand generation tools, cold outreach, social media platforms, and email campaigns
• Build, qualify and manage an accurate and growing sales pipeline using Salesforce.com
• Collaborate with Product Management and Key Account teams to develop territory strategies and demand generation activities across targeted verticals and geographies
• Partner with the Advantech marketing team to plan and execute dedicated sales campaigns
• Track and report on KPIs and outbound sales activity, providing regular progress updates to senior management
• Utilize LinkedIn, Salesforce and other prospecting tools to identify and engage potential customers

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience (DOE)
• Winning culture with a friendly, team-oriented environment!
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Education & personal development reimbursement program
• Generous vacation and paid holidays package
• Company events, and lunches
• Work from home program – once eligible
• Referral Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level