Business Development Associate

AEI Consultants•Chicago, IL

4d•$60,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AEI Consultants has a new career opportunity available for an entry level Business Development Associate to develop and maintain client relationships and pursue new business. The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate or have one to two years of previous sales experience and an interest in building a career in business development. The individual will eventually assume sales responsibilities for a large book of business.

Requirements

Approximately 1-2 years of previous sales experience in commercial real estate, environmental consulting, or a related field.
General understanding of commercial real estate markets.
Excellent communication skills.
Sales and goal-oriented.
Professional, high energy, self-starter.
Competitive attitude with demonstrated achievements in hitting goals.
Exemplary customer service and relationship management skills.
Ability to remain detail-oriented while working at a fast pace.
Ability to proactively develop client relationships utilizing cold calling techniques.

Responsibilities

Maintain and ground existing client accounts.
Work with senior executives on maintaining and growing opportunities with existing clients while learning the aspects of the business.
Work with a local sales executive who will be a mentor and provide guidance in the sales process.
Price and prepare proposals for existing accounts.
Attend local networking events to obtain leads and meet with clients.
Maintain client satisfaction by understanding AEI's technical capabilities and client needs.
Develop new sales opportunities through cold calling, setting appointments and selling the value of AEI.