Business Development Consultant

Applied Engineering•Chicago, IL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field preferred
5+ years of technical sales, engineering services sales, or professional services business development
Proven success selling into engineering‑centric industries (manufacturing, medical device, life sciences, semiconductor, aerospace/defense, etc.)
Experience building and managing a territory, including strategic account development and long‑cycle consultative selling
Strong presentation, communication, and executive‑relationship skills
Ability to travel 20-25% or as needed within the Chicago metro and surrounding region
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
Proficiency with Salesforce and other CRM/sales tools strongly preferred
Strong work ethic, integrity, and a passion for delivering exceptional client outcomes
Capable of working independently and as a team member
Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity
Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset
Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking
Effective verbal and written communication
Desire to work on a variety of projects

Responsibilities

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