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 BenefitsRelocation 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 SUMMARYAs 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
- 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
SKILLS AND VALUES
- 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
Please consider joining Applied's team of talented employees in Chicago metro area!
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship.
Applied Engineering is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field preferred
- 5+ years of technical sales or business development
- Proven success selling into engineering-centric industries
- Experience building and managing a territory
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Proficiency with Salesforce and other CRM/sales tools
What We Do
Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering and technology company that was founded in Fargo, ND in 1986. We provide engineering and manufacturing consulting services, IT and custom programming services, and large format digital printing services. Applied combines talent and technology to offer custom solutions to fit our customer’s unique challenges. Since 1986, we have grown to over 130 employees. Our growth over the past 35 years has allowed us to open offices in more locations to better serve our customers. We are headquartered in Bismarck, ND, with additional offices in Fargo, ND; Brooklyn Park, MN; Sioux Falls, SD; and various remote locations. Over the years, we’ve been honored to receive various awards for our workplace culture, including; Best Place to Work award, and Top Place to Intern award from the ND Young Professionals Network, and have been selected as one of the Top 25 Best Large Companies to work for in the region by Prairie Business Magazine. If you'd like to learn more about our services and products or if you're interested in joining our team of employee-owners, we encourage you to join our LinkedIn network, become an Applied Facebook follower, or visit our website.
