Business Development Representative
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
Who we are
Here at Waitwhile were on a mission to eliminate the 1 trillion hours people spend waiting in lines every year. Our platform combines virtual waitlists scheduling real-time updates messa
ging and analytics to make access to places services and events seamless online or in person. Trusted by 10000 companies Waitwhile has already helped over 150 million people enjoy a radically better waiting experience. Our clients include IKEA Louis Vuitton Costco Delta Airlines and thousands more. Were just getting started and we need your help.
The role
Were looking for a Business Development Representative (BDR) to help fuel our next stage of growth. As one of the first BDRs at Waitwhile youll play a key role in building our outbound motion from the ground up.
This is more than a traditional prospecting role. Youll work closely with Sales leadership to identify target accounts refine messaging test new approaches and generate qualified pipeline for our Account Executives. Your feedback and ideas will directly influence how outbound sales is built and scaled at Waitwhile.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys ownership thrives in fast moving environments and wants to make a visible impact in a growing SaaS company.
What youll do
Outbound prospecting
Prospect into target accounts through calls emails LinkedIn and other outbound channels
Research accounts and identify key decision makers
Book qualified meetings and create pipeline opportunities for Account Executives
Personalize outreach while maintaining strong activity levels
Build and improve the outbound motion
Partner with Sales leadership to refine targeting messaging and outreach strategies
Contribute ideas insights and feedback to improve performance
Help establish best practices and scalable outbound processes
Bring a builder mindset to experimentation and continuous improvement
Manage tools and workflows
Maintain accurate account and prospect data in HubSpot
Use tools such as Amplemarket Trellus and ZoomInfo to identify and engage prospects
Stay organized across outreach follow ups and pipeline creation
Continuously improve productivity and workflow efficiency
Collaborate across teams
Share customer insights and market feedback with Sales Marketing and RevOps
Partner closely with Account Executives to ensure smooth handovers
Surface objections trends and opportunities from prospect conversations
What skills you need
1 to 2 years of experience in B2B SaaS sales business development or outbound prospecting
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to work independently and take ownership of your results
Comfortable operating in a fast paced environment where processes are still evolving
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Curiosity resilience and a willingness to learn through experimentation
A proactive mindset and genuine interest in building something new
Bonus skills & attributes
Experience in an early stage startup or scaleup environment
Familiarity with HubSpot Amplemarket Trellus or ZoomInfo
Experience prospecting into mid market or enterprise accounts
Experience selling into industries such as retail healthcare travel operations or customer experience
Experience helping shape messaging cadences or outbound processes
Interest in sales development strategy and process optimization
A great place to work
We want Waitwhile to be an incredible place to work. We offer great benefits and perks flexible working arrangements and plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.
Waitwhile has a positive diverse and supportive culture. We look for people who are curious inventive and strive to get a little better every day. We aim to be smart humble hardworking and above all collaborative.
If this sounds like a good fit for you wed love to hear from you.
Youll join a company where your ideas can directly influence how we grow while also benefiting from the resources investment and long term stability that come from being backed by Allegion a global publicly traded company.
Why Work for Us
Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:
Youre seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world theres plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state this is your business run with it.
Youre looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow we want you to grow with us.
You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!
You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row recognizing our commitment to employee engagement strengths-based development and unlocking human potential
What Youll Get from Us:
Health dental and vision insurance coverage helping you be safe be healthy
Unlimited Paid Time Off
A commitment to your future with a 401K plan which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period
Health Savings Accounts Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses
Flexible Spending Accounts Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses
Disability Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term coverage paid for by Allegion provides income replacement for illness or injury
Life Insurance Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
Tuition Reimbursement
Voluntary Wellness Program Simply complete wellness activities and earn up to $2000 in rewards
Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can serve others not yourself
Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching
Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.
The expected Base Salary Range: $60000 - $80000; OTE:. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law
About Company
Waitwhile is a wait management platform that helps businesses deliver better waiting experiences for their customers through automated, personalized and smartphone-based line experiences.Waitwhile has improved the wait experience for over 250 million guests and collectively given peop ... View more