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Business Development Representative - January Start

Pacific Energy Concepts · Chicago, IL

Base
$50K
OTE
$70K–$90K
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
9d ago

Why it matters: OTE tells you what you could earn. Attainment tells you how realistic it is.

Ask: “What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?”

Still open · checked 2h agoon Pacific Energy Concepts's careers page

The job

What you'd do
Mix marketing leads with your own cold calls, making 50 to 100 a day to find businesses that could save energy and pass them to Sales Engineers in Chicago.
Who you'd sell to
Not stated in the posting.Ask: “Who's the economic buyer, and who else is in the deal?”
Where deals come from
Mostly you. Expect a lot of outbound: cold calls, emails and LinkedIn.

The Braun Read

Worth a look

Solid on the basics. Use the first call to fill in the gaps.

Pay
Base and OTE both listed. Roughly a 71/29 base-to-variable split.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Time on market
Open 9 days.
Company hiring
4 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

Red lights

None spotted.

Green lights

  • Publishes OTE. It tells you the on-target earnings up front. Most postings don't.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  2. 2.

    What percentage of reps on the team have been here more than 18 months?

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  3. 3.

    Has the comp plan changed in the last 12 to 18 months? What changed?

    A plan that changes every year means the goalposts keep moving.

  4. 4.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Coaching is often what's behind a good or bad attainment number.

  5. 5.

    Who's the economic buyer, and who else is in the deal?

    Selling to a CFO and selling to a developer are different jobs.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

› When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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Full posting
Are you energized by creating new business opportunities and opening doors? Do you thrive in a high-activity environment where your hustle directly drives your income? If so, we’d love to hear from you. Who We Are: Pacific Energy Concepts is North America’s most innovative energy optimization company, delivering customized LED lighting, advanced controls, EV Charging, and Energy Monitoring solutions that help our partners run efficient, save money, and reduce their carbon footprint. Trusted by 5,000+ organizations including Costco, IKEA, and Alaska Airlines, we’ve spent 17 years delivering results. We work hard, celebrate wins together, and live by core values- Build to Last, Play to Win, Push the Envelope, and Do the Right Thing that reflect the people we are and the people we hire. Why PEC? - We’re 100% privately owned. No shareholders or PE backing, meaning we think long-term, not quarter-to-quarter. - Our senior sales leaders are genuine experts in the field, each with more than a decade of experience and every one of them was developed from within PEC. - We operate with a proven playbook backed by a world-class training and support program, giving every member of the sales team the best possible chance for success. - Our leaders are in the trenches every day. If a deal can be sold, they’ll help you get it sold. We believe in a real team approach where everyone is incentivized to help each other. - Our operations and support staff ensure we consistently over-deliver for customers so you can feel confident in what you’re selling. - We’re a values-driven company that invests heavily in the culture and well-being of every team member. We build trust and alignment with everything we do. The Role We’re looking for four new Business Development Representatives to join our Chicago office. In this role, you’ll be responsible for generating new sales opportunities for our Sales Engineers through a mix of marketing-generated leads and outbound prospecting/cold calling. When we say “Cold Calling,” we mean highly targeted leads, not a shotgun approach. You’ll be equipped with a suite of top-tier prospecting tools to maximize your efficiency and conversion rate. Expect to make 50–100 outbound dials per day, depending on your conversion rates. Requirements - 1-3 years of sales experience in an outbound environment, B2B preferred. - A genuine love of learning. Our solutions can be complex, and we want someone who is motivated to become a true expert in our field. - The ability to explain complicated ideas in simple, compelling ways. - A coachable mindset. Our playbook works and those who embrace it consistently exceed their targets and earn exceptional income. - A passion for outbound prospecting and lead generation. Compensation & Details - Base salary: $50,000, with an expected first-year OTE of $70,000–$90,000. - This is an in-office role based out of our Chicago office (River North). Benefits Working at PEC comes with great perks. We’re a collaborative group who are passionate about our work and invested in our team members’ well-being. - 4% 401k matching - Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance covered at 90% - Fully paid Long/Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance - Open PTO - A killer culture with regular team trips, events, and lunches (be sure to ask about our 80’s-style Ski Trip) If you’re an outbound hunter who wants the ability to let your efforts directly impact your earnings, we’d love to hear from you. PEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We recruit, hire, and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws. PEC’s commitment to providing equal employment opportunities extends to all aspects of employment, including job assignment, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training.
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