Sprout Social

Business Development Representative

Sprout Social · Chicago, IL

Posted 7 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
7 days
Sprout Social's roles stay open a median of 20 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
55% of Sprout Social's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Sprout Social
low
2 stale, 1 reposted of 29 open
Hiring momentum
39 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Sprout Social's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Sprout Social.

About this role

As a Business Development Representative at Sprout Social, you will focus on generating new business through outbound prospecting and cold outreach. Your role involves identifying customer pain points, collaborating with Account Executives, and utilizing AI-powered tools to enhance outreach efforts. You will also engage in training and development to build your skills and contribute to the team's success in driving customer connections.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Sprout Social as an employer.

What you need

  • 1+ years of sales, marketing or customer service experience OR relevant experience
  • A consistent track record of meeting and exceeding goals
  • Ability to work from Sprout’s Chicago office at least three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) with the possibility of additional in-office days depending on business needs

Nice to have

  • Exceptional organizational, presentation, and communication skills - phone, email, and webinar
  • Technical expertise and ability to acquire knowledge of new products
  • Driven to succeed and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

What you get

  • Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Premium BCBSIL medical, dental (high/low plans), and vision (Eyemed) insurance for you and your eligible dependents.
  • Premium Mental Health Support: Full, free access to Modern Health for you and your dependents, including coaching, therapy sessions, and digital wellness resources.
  • Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a 50% company match on your first 6% of contributions (a 3% total match).
  • Financial Security: 100% employer-paid Life and Disability insurance for your peace of mind.
  • Flexible Paid Time Off: A flexible PTO policy, supplemented with additional company-wide Rest & Recharge days throughout the year.
  • Paid Parental Leave: Up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents to support you in expanding your family.

Worth weighing

  • Role involves significant cold outreach and prospecting, which may not appeal to all candidates.
  • Position requires in-office work at least three days a week, which may limit flexibility for some.
  • The timeline for growth and mastery of skills is outlined but may shift based on business needs, indicating potential variability in role expectations.

Summarised from Sprout Social's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Sprout Social on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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