Are you Ready to Engineer Your Career? At IMEG Consultants Corp., one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members. We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way. We celebrate the ability to be a firm of nearly 2500 employees in the U.S. and beyond who still provides a local office approach and feel to each of our employee-owners. From opportunities to get involved and give back locally through our Community Involvement Committees to the ability to partner with exciting clients, we take our jobs seriously but have a great time in the process. As a company, we believe in investing in our team members and providing an environment for expansive growth. We put people first. We are proud to say we are a 100% employee-owned organization and take pride in our commitment to being a great place to work. We support this commitment through work-life balance, flexibility, continuous training and development opportunities, and community impact. We reward innovation, hard work, and support a culture of sustainability. IMEG Consultants Corp. is growing, and we’d love to have you join our team! We are currently seeking a Business Development professional in our Naperville, IL office. As a Business Development professional, you will have the responsibility to develop and maintain industry relationships and identify project leads and opportunities. A Business Developer shall assist Client Executives, Project Executives, Market Leaders and Market Directors in completing market research, facilitating introductions, developing and maintaining relationships, and identifying and tracking project leads and opportunities. Principal Responsibilities Contributes to the firm’s business development efforts through: building and maintaining high level relationships building and maintaining peer-to-peer relationships lead and opportunity generation teaming calls and teaming relationships facilitating meetings and events market research firm collaboration Understands and remains knowledgeable regarding the firm’s expertise and experience to aid in business development. Assists firm leaders with growth strategies including annual business plans. Researches and identifies market trends, project leads, client prospects, and competitors to aid in business development. Conducts project lead generation activities and participates in evaluating new opportunities. Maintains up-to-date data in CRM software (Salesforce) for leads, opportunities and client information. Conducts outreach to targeted owners and architectural and industry partners to create long lasting, mutually beneficial relationships. Contacts potential clients via email or phone to establish rapport and set-up meetings. Works with firm leaders to identify and form successful team strategies and partnerships on project pursuits. Researches and identifies public relations opportunities and attends industry meetings, events and conferences to build firm brand awareness. Assists in qualification submittal and presentation strategies for leads, opportunities, interviews, and general client meetings. Works with Marketing and firm leaders on public relations opportunities including developing content such as presentations, submittals and qualifications. Other duties as assigned. Skills Creative, self-motivated and innovative with a passion for networking and relationship building Knowledge of business and management principles and methods for promoting and selling services Strong people skills, organizational skills and time management skills Experience in market research and data analysis, A/E/C industry preferred Strong computer research and data collection skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and CRM software (Salesforce) Positive, collaborative attitude, with the ability to work well with supervisor, co-workers, principals, consultants and other industry contacts Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in business, sales, marketing or related field 7 years of professional experience, preferably in the engineering, architectural or construction industry This position is not eligible for sponsorship Physical Requirements: Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds. Required to drive Occasionally, required to kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull. Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises. So, what are you waiting for? Apply today! IMEG Corp., an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment. Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities? Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/. IMEG is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, veteran’s status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All applicants have the right to request access, correction, and deletion of their personal information from our system. In order to make a request, please email careers@imegcorp.com. As a people-centered engineering firm we know IMEG’s brand is centered around the technical skills of our people. We are 100% employee-owned and we value the collective abilities, expertise, and continuity of our team members. We understand the importance of an engaged culture and the power of teamwork. We believe in investing in our people and their professional futures through continuous training, community involvement, and the ability to develop a niche specialty. We also believe in committing to the same sustainability ideals we encourage for our clients – a practice of reduce, reuse, and recycle. We are IMEG.