Field SDR - Events (Chicago)
About BlinqBlinq is the AI contacts app for people who meet people.We're on a mission to unlock the world's relationship potential. So much of what's possible in the world is locked inside relationships that never quite happen. A missed conversation, a forgotten follow-up, the right person at the wrong time. We're building so those chances aren't left to chance.What started as the world's #1 digital business card is now used by 4 million professionals and at 93% of the Fortune 500. We've raised $45m+ from Blackbird, Square Peg, HubSpot Ventures, and Touring Capital.Learn more: https://blinq.me/Why join BlinqYou want to be part of an AI-native company at an inflection point. Big enough to have real momentum, customers, and resources. Small enough that the work you do shapes where it goes from hereYou want to do the best work of your life alongside people doing the same. We hold an unusually high bar for talent and we hire people who treat that as a feature, not a threatYou want to be in the room as we scale globally. With teams in New York, San Francisco, Sydney, and Melbourne, you'll help build the category-defining AI contacts company from the insideHow we workWe've all joined Blinq to find out how good we really are. That shows up in how we work:We are professional optimists. We think what's possible first and let constraints come secondWe hold an insanely high talent bar. A players onlyWe are obsessed with craft. The details are the thing, not the polish on top of itWe are truth obsessed. We say what's true even when it's uncomfortable, and we have the courage to pursue contrarian but correct betsWe do more with less. Calculated frugality and beautiful simplicity guide how we buildWe are all here to genuinely do our life's best work Growth at BlinqOur Growth team is where sales, marketing, and growth strategy collide to supercharge Blinq’s reach. We bring our story to life for customers, partners, and the broader market - showing them how a single “card share” can launch a lasting relationship. If you’re passionate about connecting big ideas to the people who need them most, this is your place to shine.Role & Impact You’ll be the face of Blinq at key events. You’ll own how we show up, who we meet, and what happens next. As our first Field SDR, you’ll lead the real-world connection layer: planning every move, sparking high-intent conversations in person, and turning first hellos into real pipeline. Every event is your stage to make sure Blinq is remembered and followed up on.What You’ll DoEvent ownership - plan and execute every element of Blinq’s event presence, from logistics to on-brand experiencePre-event targeting - research, identify, and engage high-potential prospects ahead of key eventsIn-person lead generation - prospect, qualify, and pitch live to turn first meetings into real pipelinePost-event follow-up - drive next steps, report on performance, and deliver insights to sharpen future playsCross-team collaboration - work with sales, marketing, and brand to align on goals, messaging, and tacticsWhat You’ll BringEvent prospecting experience - confident connecting in real life, with a track record of surfacing qualified leads on the floorOutbound lead generation skills - experienced in targeted outreach, booking meetings, and creating pipeline from scratchIn-person sales craft - able to read the room, hold attention, and move conversations forward in live, unscripted settingsCross-functional mindset - skilled at working with brand and marketing to deliver a cohesive, high-impact event presenceBonus: creative instincts - you see new ways to show up, stand out, and spark conversations that stickWhat you getCompetitive salary and a real growth path. As Blinq grows, your role and compensation grow with itTime to switch off. Generous PTO plus a flexible policy for everything life throws at you beyond thatGood times, often. Team offsites, dinners, games nights. We like hanging out and it showsComprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.$70,000 - $90,000 OTE - willing to negotiate for the right candidate