Field SDR - Events (Chicago)

About Blinq Blinq 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 Blinq You 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 here. You 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 threat. You 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 inside. How we work We'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 second. We hold an insanely high talent bar. A players only. We are obsessed with craft. The details are the thing, not the polish on top of it. We are truth obsessed. We say what's true even when it's uncomfortable, and we have the courage to pursue contrarian but correct bets. We do more with less. Calculated frugality and beautiful simplicity guide how we build. We are all here to genuinely do our life's best work.   Growth at Blinq Our 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 Do

Event ownership - plan and execute every element of Blinq’s event presence, from logistics to on-brand experience

Pre-event targeting - research, identify, and engage high-potential prospects ahead of key events

In-person lead generation - prospect, qualify, and pitch live to turn first meetings into real pipeline

Post-event follow-up - drive next steps, report on performance, and deliver insights to sharpen future plays

Cross-team collaboration - work with sales, marketing, and brand to align on goals, messaging, and tactics

What You’ll Bring

Event prospecting experience - confident connecting in real life, with a track record of surfacing qualified leads on the floor

Outbound lead generation skills - experienced in targeted outreach, booking meetings, and creating pipeline from scratch

In-person sales craft - able to read the room, hold attention, and move conversations forward in live, unscripted settings

Cross-functional mindset - skilled at working with brand and marketing to deliver a cohesive, high-impact event presence

Bonus: creative instincts - you see new ways to show up, stand out, and spark conversations that stick