Sourcing Analyst

Recur Software

Greater Chicago Area0–3 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn

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Who can apply
New grads and up to 3 years
Must know
CRM
Nice to have
Sales
Work
On-site in Greater Chicago Area
Pay
Not stated by the employer.
Skill demand
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Role Overview

We are seeking a Sourcing Analyst to identify and engage with software company founders to initiate acquisition conversations. This is a high-volume, high-energy role for an individual who thrives on engaging with potential leads and securing initial contact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Cold call software company founders and decision-makers (hundreds of dials a week).
  • Travel to conferences, trade shows, and founder meetups to build face-to-face relationships.
  • Travel on short notice to meet founders.
  • Execute creative outreach across phone, email, and LinkedIn to connect with hard-to-reach individuals.
  • Build and maintain a pipeline of founder relationships in our CRM.
  • Qualify opportunities and transfer warm conversations to the deal team.
  • Collaborate with founders to target new verticals, geographies, and channels.

Qualifications

  • New grads welcome.
  • 1-3 years in a high-volume sales, SDR/BDR, or business development role is preferred.
  • Fearless on the phone, resilient to rejection, and skilled at maintaining conversations.
  • Natural, confident communication skills, able to build rapport with diverse individuals.
  • Hungry, competitive, and self-motivated.
  • Willingness to travel frequently and at short notice.
  • Organized to manage a high volume of conversations effectively.
  • Genuinely curious about software businesses and founders' motivations.
  • Software industry experience preferred.

Location: Chicago, or willing to relocate.

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