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1mo ago

Business Development Researcher

Birdstop Inc. Detroit, MI

Detroit, MI

1mo ago Closed

$20 - $25/hr Contract Ai Powered Sales B2B Business Development

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 19, 2026).

Job Description

Birdstop Inc. is seeking a Contract Business Development Researcher to build targeted prospect lists, maintain CRM data in Pipedrive, and coordinate outbound campaigns from Detroit. This onsite role runs roughly 20 hours per week for about two months, with a potential extension to a permanent BDR based on performance and business needs.

Responsibilities

Build extensive, targeted lists of prospective companies within Birdstop's priority verticals
Identify the right decision-makers inside each target and source accurate contact details
Enter, organize, and maintain prospect and account data in Pipedrive CRM
Help design and execute outbound campaigns in collaboration with sales and marketing
Leverage AI and search tools to speed research, list-building, and decision-maker identification
Segment target accounts by vertical and set outreach priorities
Keep the CRM clean and up to date, ensuring deduplication, completeness, and proper tagging
Track outreach activity and maintain precise records of campaign progress
Report on list coverage, data quality, and campaign progress to the sales and marketing team
Coordinate with sales and marketing on campaign targeting, messaging inputs, and follow-up cadence
Support marketing by feeding market and account data to inform refinement of proto-persona, value proposition, and content strategy

Requirements

Proven experience in sales development, lead generation, or outbound research
Pipedrive experience preferred; comparable CRM fluency required at minimum
Strong data-mining skills to efficiently locate companies and the right decision-makers
Comfort with AI and search tools to accelerate research and list-building
Experience structuring and executing outbound campaigns
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Attention to detail and a commitment to clean, accurate CRM data
Ability to work from Birdstop's headquarters in Detroit, Michigan
US work authorization (no visa sponsorship available)

Technologies

Pipedrive
Salesforce
Apollo
ZoomInfo
LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Benefits

High-trust, high-responsibility mission critical role
Strong career growth opportunities as Birdstop scales, including a path to a permanent BDR role
Beautiful work facility overlooking the Detroit river
Direct exposure to senior leadership and deal strategy
Pizza, once a month
Extremely hardworking and collegial teammates who care deeply about the mission
Opportunity to influence the next generation of American manufacturing and aerospace

What We Offer

High-trust, high-responsibility mission critical role
Strong career growth opportunities as Birdstop scales rapidly, including a path to a permanent BDR role
Beautiful work facility overlooking the Detroit river
Direct exposure to senior leadership and deal strategy
Pizza, once a month
Extremely hardworking and collegial teammates who care deeply about the mission
Opportunity to define the next generation of American manufacturing and aerospace

Pay

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Application Question(s)

Do you have experience with prospecting tools such as Apollo, ZoomInfo, or LinkedIn Sales Navigator?

Experience

Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
CRM software: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to commute

Detroit, MI 48207 (Required)

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2mo ago

Lead Business Development & Customer Insights Analyst

Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL

2mo ago Closed

$108k - $181k/yr Full time Manager Analytics Banking & Lending

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jun 27, 2026).

Job Description

This on-site role with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago in Chicago, IL, centers on driving strategic growth through data analytics, market research, and customer engagement to advance the Bank’s strategic plan.

Responsibilities

Drive strategic growth and improve decision making through data analytics, while fostering innovation through new product, data, or technology initiatives that impact customers.
Support the planning and execution of the Bank's strategic plan via market research, advanced analytics, and targeted customer engagement.
Identify new opportunities and add value through product development activities (ideation, opportunity sizing, design) or by updating current product policies and processes.
Understand the Bank’s business needs, strategy, and the competitive landscape to deliver value aligned with the Bank’s goals and customer requirements.
Utilize data analytics as a core daily capability to generate insights, inform change, and track progress toward objectives.
This position may have direct reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
Seven or more years of experience in Financial Services, Real Estate Development, or Economic Development, or roles such as financial market analysis, mortgage or investment research, sales, product development, or corporate strategy.
Relevant education may substitute for the experience requirement.
Proficiency in MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and MS Word, with SQL required.
Advanced SQL and Tableau development skills are required.
Management experience is a plus.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage large, complex datasets and promote data governance and compliance best practices.
Excellent collaboration skills across departments, with the ability to engage with members and represent the department on cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, with capacity to devise creative solutions to problems.
Ability to manage priorities and hold team members accountable for leading or delivering projects.
Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills for communicating with senior leaders.
Capability to translate complex analyses and business requirements into clear product, system, or data insights for colleagues.

Technologies

MS PowerPoint
MS Excel
MS Word
SQL
Tableau

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation and bonus package
Collaborative in-office operating model
Retirement program (401k and Pension)
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Lifestyle Spending Account
Competitive PTO plan
11 paid holidays per year
Wellbeing program
PTO plan provides five weeks of vacation for new employees
Central downtown location with easy access to public transportation

Salary

USD 108,450 - 180,825 per year

Who we are

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago partners with members in Illinois and Wisconsin to provide competitively priced funding, a reasonable return on investment, and support for community investment activities. We operate as a bank for banks and other financial institutions, serving as a strategic partner to reinvest in communities from urban centers to rural areas. Established by Congress in 1932, FHLBank Chicago is one of 11 Federal Home Loan Banks, government-sponsored to support mortgage lending and community investment.

What it’s like to work here

Our Buddy Program pairs new hires with tenured colleagues to streamline onboarding.
Professional development and training opportunities include upskilling, mentorship programs, and tuition reimbursement.
An in-office, collaborative environment supports innovation, connection, and shared success.
A defined allocation of remote days provides balance and flexibility throughout the year.

What you’ll do

Lead and prepare customer insights, product usage trends, and success metrics for internal reports, senior leadership, members, and external stakeholders; may occasionally present findings.
Guide and perform market research on economic conditions, financial services trends, and the competitive landscape affecting members.
Support new product or system implementation and testing, focusing on integration and adoption of new data and reporting capabilities.
Collaborate with product managers, Legal, Operations, Information Technology, Risk, and other stakeholders to assess product, reporting, and process improvements, especially for new or material changes.

What you can expect

Owns and presents customer insights, product usage trends, and success metrics for internal reporting, senior management, members, and external stakeholders.
Lead market research activities related to economic conditions, trends in financial services, and the competitive landscape for members.
Assist with product or system implementation and testing, emphasizing adoption of new data and reporting capabilities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate product, reporting, and process improvements, particularly for new or material product changes.

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