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Founding Business Development Representative

Smartplan AI
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/21/2025

About SmartplanAI

SmartplanAI is on a mission to transform how we design and occupy real estate. Our first product enables tenants and leasing teams to generate high-fidelity architectural floor plans in real-time, without an architect. This accelerates leasing transactions, saves time, and creates better tenant outcomes. We are a ground-floor opportunity startup that has launched our initial product, gained traction with marquee customers, and secured seed funding from incredible VCs and investors. We’re now seeking our first Business Development Representative (BDR) to fuel our growth.


The Role

As a Business Development Representative (BDR), you will be a key player in driving the company's growth. Your primary responsibility will be generating and qualifying new leads, booking demos, and setting up opportunities for me (CEO) and our future sales team. This role is ideal for a self-starter with a passion for sales, a go-getter, no quit attitude, and a desire to be a part of a fast-growing startup and work directly with the founding team.


Why Should I Join?

  • Innovative Product: Customers love our product, and we’re just getting started. There’s a massive market opportunity ahead.
  • Growth Potential: This is a unique chance to join early and shape the future of SmartplanAI, with opportunities for rapid career advancement.
  • Autonomy and Impact: Enjoy a flat structure with minimal bureaucracy, where your work directly impacts the company’s success.


What Will I Do?

  • Lead Generation & Qualification: Proactively identify potential customers through various channels (cold calling, emails, social media, etc.).
  • Outbound Prospecting: Execute targeted outbound campaigns to generate new business opportunities.
  • Appointment Setting: Engage with prospects to understand their needs and book meetings for the sales team.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the CEO today, sales team later to ensure a seamless transition of leads.
  • CRM Management: Accurately maintain and update the CRM system with all prospect interactions.
  • Market Research: Stay up-to-date with market trends and competitors to identify new opportunities.


You’re a Great Fit If: 

  • Are Disciplined and Organized: You thrive on routine and stay organized.
  • Results-Driven: You’re motivated to hit targets and deliver results.
  • Communicative: You can effectively communicate with prospects and team members.
  • Independent: You are comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced startup environment.
  • Tech-Savvy: You are proficient (or willing to learn) CRM tools and other sales software.


And Also Have:

  • 1-2 years of SaaS sales experience (real estate/proptech a plus)
  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Go-getter, no quit attitude 


What’s in it for me?

  • Base / OTE: $50,000-55,000 / $80,000 - $100,000
  • Unlimited paid time off to relax and recharge
  • Health benefits
  • Great start-up culture
  • Chance for rapid career advancement


  • What Am I Waiting For? If you’re excited by this opportunity and ready to join a dynamic startup, apply now with the phrase “fast track” in your application, and we’ll fast track your application to an interview.

Salary : $50,000 - $55,000

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