COMPANY OVERVIEW
Business Development Consultant | Southern Wisconsin / Northern Illinois
Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team 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 located in Southern Wisconsin or Northern Illinois, particularly in the corridor north or west of Chicago, including areas such as Racine, Kenosha, Waukegan, Gurnee, Libertyville, Schaumburg, and surrounding communities, 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 Southern Wisconsin / Northern Illinois 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 Southern Wisconsin / Northern Illinois 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
QUALIFICATIONS
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 Southern Wisconsin / Northern Illinois 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
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please consider joining Applied's team of talented employees in Southern Wisconsin / Northern Illinois!
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.