BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE - COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL

Are you ready to elevate your career with a company recognized as one of the National Best & Brightest Companies? Hooker DeJong, Inc. (HDJ) is a growing Architectural and Engineering firm and we are on the hunt for SUPERSTAR TALENT to join our dynamic and growing team. There is no shortage of opportunities to make an impact! HDJ is a firm with a national client base and experience in dozens of states. We are headquartered in Western Michigan, with additional locations in Phoenix, Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Billings 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

Why You'll Love Working Here: • Join an award-winning, interdisciplinary design firm where you'll work alongside a talented team of architects, engineers, planners, and interior designers who are passionate about improving lives through design. • Our culture emphasizes teamwork, innovation and a commitment to excellence, making HDJ a fantastic place to work. • Enjoy a competitive wage and benefits package. • HDJ has been named a “National Best & Brightest Companies to Work For” for the past eight years.

Our Commitment to You: Hooker DeJong is dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. We encourage everyone to bring their "whole selves" to work. Our goal is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are committed to building a firm that reflects the diversity of the clients and communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.