COMPANY OVERVIEW
Business Development Consultant | Chicago
Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Chicago as a Business Development Consultant. You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high-quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth. We welcome candidates from the Chicago metro and beyond to apply.
Innovation, problem solving, integrity, and collaboration are a few things you'll experience and represent while working with Applied. If you appreciate a challenge, variety, and a quicker pace, then we would like to get to know you better.
Award Winning - Employee Owned - Comprehensive Benefits
Relocation Assistance - Ownership Opportunity - Continuing Education Support
BENEFITS AND PERKS
Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering and technology consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and technology. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern.
Our unique company culture blends top talent, total technology, and absolute adaptability. We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and projects aligned with your skills and interests.
In addition, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including:
Competitive salary
401K retirement plan
Paid time off and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options
Paid overtime
Flexible work schedule
Employees working in Chicago will enjoy professional growth and community engagement through our regional presence in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota.
ESTIMATED PAY RANGE
$70,000 - 100,000 base pay, DOE, + commission
Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations.
JOB SUMMARY
As a Business Development Consultant in Chicago you will:
Drive revenue growth by meeting/exceeding annual and multi‑year targets within the Chicago metro territory
Build, maintain, and expand opportunity pipelines through strong executive‑level relationships
Engage clients across manufacturing, medical device, life sciences, semiconductor, and other engineering‑driven industries to identify needs and deliver tailored solutions
Create compelling proposals that clearly link Applied's engineering and technical services to client business objectives
Develop and deliver polished sales presentations; negotiate and close opportunities with professionalism and confidence
Provide accurate, timely forecasts and use data, market insights, and sales methodologies to guide strategy
Coordinate with recruiting, engineering, and operations teams to ensure successful project delivery
Represent Applied in the Chicago engineering community and contribute to initiatives that support local industry growth
Thrive in a dynamic, employee‑owned environment that values innovation, accountability, and client impact
Appliedengineering · Chicago, IL