Business Development Consultant

COMPANY OVERVIEWBusiness Development Consultant | Southern Wisconsin/Northern IllinoisApplied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Southern Wisconsin/Northern Illinois 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. Reporting to our Milwaukee location, 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 SupportBENEFITS AND PERKSApplied 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 salary401K retirement planPaid time off and paid holidaysTuition reimbursementMedical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance optionsPaid overtimeFlexible work scheduleEmployees 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$60,000 - 80,000, DOE, + commissionFinal compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations.JOB SUMMARYAs a Business Development Consultant in Southern Wisconsin/Northern Illinois, you will:Drive business results by meeting/exceeding annual and multi-year targets and maximizing individual sales opportunitiesDevelop effective relationships with key executives and directors; build, maintain, and grow opportunity pipelines within accounts to drive business resultsAbility to create effective proposals that link our solutions to the customer businessDevelop and deliver sales presentations and close sales in a professional and effective mannerProvide timely, accurate and detailed forecasts, and effectively leverage chosen sales processes, tools, and methodologiesParticipate in the development of new services, modification of existing services, and termination of ineffective servicesBe involved in scheduling projects and coordinating resourcesWork collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partnersContribute to projects that impact communities in Madison, WI, Southern Milwaukee, WI, and the greater Chicago metro areaApply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovationQUALIFICATIONSBachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Engineering, or a related technical field preferredProven sales ability with 3+ years of outside technical sales experienceExperience selling professional services preferredKnowledge of the engineering or IT consulting industry and/or business process outsourcingKnowledge of the product design process and manufacturing typically attained through working as a design, manufacturing, or test engineer or in a marketing/sales role for a manufacturing companyMarketing and market planning knowledgeAbility to travel within territoryExcellent oral and written communication skills, well-developed presentation skills, professional composure, and excellent customer relations skillsAttention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasksComputer literacy including e-mail, Internet, word processing, spreadsheet, and database applicationsExperience with using Salesforce is preferredStrong work ethic and integritySKILLS AND VALUESCapable of working independently and as a team memberStrong work ethic and unwavering integrityExcellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindsetCuriosity, problem solving, and analytical thinkingEffective verbal and written communicationDesire to work on a variety of projectsADDITIONAL INFORMATIONPlease consider joining Applied's team of talented employees in Southern Wisconsin/Northern Illinois and the greater 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.