Business Development Manager
4 weeks ago
Position: Business Development Manager
Location: Chicago, IL
Job Id: 2489
of Openings: 1Join us and grow your career with a certified Great Place to Work for the last nine years running. We are a team of Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Scientists committed to making meaningful contributions to the world around us. Our quest for excellence goes beyond the ordinary; we seek extraordinary people who want to showcase their talents and join us in making a difference for our clients and communities. You will be part of a collaborative group that champions your career and passions, embraces challenges, understands the importance of work-life balance, and shares our commitment in making a positive impact through your work.
Farnsworth Group is seeking a Business Development Manager in either our Chicago, Tinley Park, or Lisle, IL office. In this role, you will be responsible for creating new business by building robust connections and networks, continued engagement, adding value, and a proactive business development routine.
Job Activities:
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Work collaboratively with our technical and business development teams to strengthen existing client relationships and generate new business.
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Meet, engage, collaborate, and participate in functions and events with new prospects and existing clients.
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Coordinate team activities for timely responses, submittals, presentations and proposals.
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Promote the company brand and reputation.
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Proactively engage with internal teams to deepen understanding of the firm’s capabilities and competitive advantage.
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Track contacts in an organized manner, utilizing the company’s client relationship software.
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Identify and attend key industry and community activities that benefit the community while promoting the company’s image within the community.
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Maintain and improve the company’s business development (BD) systems, policies, processes and approach.
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Establish goals, objectives, strategies, and budget requirements for developing new business. Monitor performance and implement improvements where necessary.
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Optimize client mix regarding market, quality, sales, growth, and margin.
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Serve as a client contact when beneficial or necessary.
Specific Requirements include:
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Bachelor’s degree required.
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At least 3 years experience in business or project development in the A/E/C field preferred.
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Experience working in the building/facility design fields highly preferred.
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Ability to give presentations to clients.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
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Excellent networking and collaboration skills required.
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Encourages and supports a safety-oriented culture.
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Travel as required—most often in the Chicago metro area.
About Farnsworth Group Farnsworth Group is an award winning, employee-owned engineering, architecture, and surveying firm with more than 500 employees located in nearly 30 offices nationwide. We are ranked among the nation’s top design firms with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is the direct result of our talented people, unwavering passion, and exceptional performance. Together, we collaborate with clients to define what matters most to them and strive to move them forward with proven solutions. We do this by focusing on our mission that centers on championing our clients’ successes, advancing our communities, and embracing the challenges of a changing world. A Great Place to Work Certified For nine consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the esteemed certification as a Great Place to Work; our employees are the reason why Annually, our staff engages in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization that delves into employee perceptions about credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. Those results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only those top performers gain the Great Place to Work certification. The invaluable insights from the survey have played a pivotal role in further shaping our work environment and fostering a culture to make Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work. Featured benefits and perks include:
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401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
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Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
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Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
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Short & Long-Term Disability
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
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Professional Development and Training
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Mentoring Program
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Paid Time Off
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Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
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Pet Insurance Plan
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Hybrid Work Program
Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are an important aspect in the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the culture and success of the Company. Statement on Diversity and Inclusion: Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together. Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.
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