Business Development Specialist

Cintas cintas.com Open · verified Sep 21, 2026

Chicago Mid-level Business Development

At a glance

Mid-level Business Development role at Cintas. Chicago · $60,000–$100,000 OTE.

On-target earningsStated by Cintas

$60,000 – $100,000

On-target earnings for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting. Base plus commission; the split is in the posting.

RoleBusiness Development

SeniorityMid-level

LocationChicago

OTE$60,000–$100,000

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Call new and existing customers in your assigned portfolio to drive year-over-year sales growth
Learn each customer’s objectives and position Design Collective’s apparel solutions around them
Coordinate with field sales and internal teams to complete customer projects on time
Lead virtual presentations, explain the online ordering platform, and maintain contact-management data
Take on subject-matter expertise, process improvement work, and occasional local property visits

What you bring

Previous sales experience with a record of meeting sales and performance targets
Working proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet or Intranet tools
A high school diploma or GED
Ability to travel as much as ten percent

Who this fits

You’ll suit a mid-level inside sales role centered on outbound calling, virtual presentations, customer education, and coordination with field sales. Prior inside sales experience and a bachelor’s degree are preferred. This is a full-time, first-shift position in Chicago with travel of up to ten percent.

From the employer

Requisition Number: 232260

Job Description

Design Collective by Cintas is seeking an Inside Sales Representative to promote our products to new and existing customers through outbound phone calls within an assigned portfolio to ensure year over year growth. This position is responsible for understanding the customer’s objectives and positioning Design Collective as the apparel partner of choice; collaboration with field sales to ensure customers understand all available solutions; working cross functionally to ensure timely project completion; leading professional virtual presentations; educating customers about our online ordering platform; and collecting/managing data through our contact management system. Position may also become a subject matter expert for the department, run process improvement projects and visit local properties as necessary.

Skills/Qualifications

Required:

Previous Sales experience
Previous experience successfully meeting sales and performance goals
Proficiency with Microsoft Office including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet/Intranet required.
Ability to travel up to 10%.
High School Diploma/GED

Preferred:

1+ year of previous Inside Sales experience
Bachelor’s Degree

Benefits
Cintas offers comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision benefits, with premiums below the national average. We offer flexibility with four different medical plan options; one plan is offered at zero cost.

Additionally, our employee-partners enjoy:

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match/Profit Sharing/Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, 100% Company Paid
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Skills Development, Training and Career Advancement Opportunities

Compensation
A reasonable estimate of total compensation for this role ranges between $60,000 - $100,000/Year and is a combination of base salary plus earned commissions. The range takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, performance, and other business and organization needs. This disclosed range has not been adjusted for applicable geographic differentials associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Please note, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decision are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each decision.

Company Information
Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. Headquartered in the U.S., Cincinnati, OH, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.

Cintas Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or category protected by local, state, or federal law.

This job posting will remain open for at least five (5) days.

Job Category: Sales
Organization: Design Collective
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: 1st Shift