Energy CX

SMB Manager, Business Development

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Full-time
$130,000-$170,000
Posted Oct 19, 2026

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Skills

Operations
Communication
Procurement
Sales

Job description

About Energy CX:

Energy CX is redefining the energy brokerage industry as the fastest-growing player in the US. By bringing cutting-edge technology, advanced analytics, and innovative solutions, we are disrupting a space that has operated in the dark for too long.

Why Energy CX? 

•Recession proof industry

•Uncapped commission with competitive salary

•Entrepreneurial and ambitious culture with a great team oriented environment

•Fastest growing energy broker in the country

•Recognized by  Fortune and Great Places to work US

•Named on  Inc 5000’s list of America’s fastest growing companies

•Ranked on Crain’s Fast 50 list of Chicago’s fastest growing companies

Compensation

•Year One Base Salary → $130,000-$170,000 

The range represents base salary only, and does not include bonus, variable compensation, incentives or benefits, as applicable

Title: SMB Manager, Business Development

About this Job

As a Manager of Business Development, you will play a pivotal role in building our first dedicated SMB sales function. You will start as a hands-on seller for your first 1-2 quarters, going through onboarding and building deep product and industry knowledge. From there, you’ll take on a team and develop newly promoted BDRs and external hires into high-performing AEs.

We’re seeking a builder who can lead and develop people. You’ll partner with our Middle Market and Enterprise sales leaders, and your reps will be supported by our high-performing BDR team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy building teams from the ground up, this is the role for you. 

Objectives of this Role

•Build a management system that develops talent and drives pipeline

•Grow an SMB team that consistently hits its revenue targets

•Provide executive leadership with accurate, data-driven revenue forecasts

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

•Coach and manage performance through weekly pipeline reviews, deal-level mentorship, and KPI tracking

•Analyze team performance data, monitor active deals, and forecast revenue for future quarters

•Hire, onboard, and structure the SMB team for the right coverage and mix of skill sets

•Work alongside reps on key opportunities to help drive deals forward and hit revenue targets.

•Collaborate with Revenue Operations, Marketing and Enablement to build systems and playbooks

Skills & Qualifications 

•2+ years of sales management experience preferred, but not required

•Background as a quota-carrying seller with experience closing full-cycle deals end to end

•Proven ability to coach and develop reps, not do the work for them

•Data-driven approach: uses pipeline and performance metrics to diagnose problems and drive decisions

•Comfortable in fast-paced, builder environments

•Solutions or commodity procurement services sales experience preferred

•Experience in commodity brokerage sales or a related industry strongly preferred

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