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Chicago, Illinois, United States Hooker DeJong, Inc. Architects, Engineers, Planners Full time
Hooker DeJong, Inc.

(HDJ), a National Best & Brightest Companies, is a growing Architectural and Engineering firm, with an immediate opportunity for a talented person to work on a variety of projects throughout the country.

HDJ is a Michigan based firm with production offices in Muskegon and Grand Rapids, as well as a production office in Phoenix, and with other locations in Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis and Los Angeles.

Job Title

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE - COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Location

Chicago - Chicago, IL 60622 US (Primary)

Career Level

Staff

Category

Sales

Job Description

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE - COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL

Role Description

The Business Development Associate - Commercial/Industrial will work with HDJ business development and Commercial/Industrial studio leadership to acquire new business by:
Building a development, sales, and marketing program and platform specific to commercial retail and industrial development, emphasizing regional and national grocers;
Generating and facilitating new leads and target clients, emphasizing regional and national grocers;
Creating a nationwide presence for HDJ in this real estate sector;
Becoming a market expert and monitoring trends within the industry;
Participating in industry organizations and attending associated events and conferences;
Developing meaningful relationships and partnerships with commercial/industrial developers, contractors, and other project partners;
Creating project proposals and letters-of-intent;
Supporting HDJ's architectural and engineering production teams as needed throughout the life of a project; and
Collaborating with HDJ's marketing team to develop and create market specific content.

HDJ is seeking an individual based in Chicago for this role.

ABOUT HDJ
HDJ is a national architecture and engineering firm.

As a leading A/E consultant, we provide architectural and engineering services to national and regional commercial retailers, including publicly traded companies and privately owned corporations.

Our experience includes both new build-to-suit (NBTS) and existing build-to-suit (EBTS) in the commercial retail sector.

OUR WORK
HDJ provides architectural, MEP engineering, and interior design services.

With teams in Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Muskegon (MI), and Phoenix, HDJ is well-positioned to support our projects throughout all stages of design and construction and assist with our client's large and diverse pipeline of projects.


OUR GROWTH
HDJ has successfully achieved its annual growth goals over the last 10 years.

Sustaining that growth requires further dedicated efforts with client retention and client acquisition within HDJ's strongest markets - of which the commercial and industrial sector is critical.

Job Requirements

For this position, HDJ is seeking an individual with the following traits and skills:
Professional experience in business development or desire to move into this type of role
Experience with architecture, construction, urban planning, or real estate development/finance
Knowledge of the commercial/industrial real estate market
Self-starter, competitive, and motivated
Excellent client services
Dedication to teamwork and elevating the team
Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills
Confidence with client-facing sales
Ability and willingness to travel
Ability to thrive in a hybrid-remote work setting
Have a business development and owner mindset


If you are looking to be part of an award-winning, interdisciplinary design firm, working alongside a skilled team of architects, engineers, planners and interior designers, and have the drive to learn and flourish in a high energy environment - then this is the position for you.

HDJ offers a competitive wage and benefits package and was named a "National Best & Brightest Companies to Work For" in 2023 and many years prior.

We've been improving lives through design since 1936. It's the why behind what we do every day. For more about us, please visit our website at

EEO Statement. Hooker DeJong is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. Everyone is encouraged to bring their "whole selves" to work.

Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and to provide a great place to work for all our people.

We are also committed to building a firm that reflects the diversity of the clients and communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer.

We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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