Client Advisor

Position Overview

Clark Dietz, Inc., a 100% employee-owned ENR Top 500 Design Firm with offices across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin, is seeking a Client Advisor to support its Illinois Region with business development in the Chicagoland area.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads outreach initiatives to identify, engage, and promote the firm’s engineering services to potential clients in the region.
• Conducts market research to uncover new business opportunities, including information on future projects, procurement cycles, funding sources, and decision-making processes.
• Supports the Regional Director and EVP of Business Development in executing regional business development strategies and initiatives in close coordination with area managers, team leaders, and technical staff.
• Captures and updates CRM systems, client lists, pursuit pipelines, and marketing intelligence to support informed decision-making.
• Collaborates with technical staff to gather project information, resumes, and technical content for proposals and presentations.
• Prepares presentation materials, briefing documents, and talking points for client meetings, interviews, and conferences.
• Supports development and execution of client service plans for key clients and markets.
• Tracks pursuit performance, win rates, and client engagement metrics, and assists with reporting to regional leadership.
• Coordinates with marketing staff on branding, messaging, and consistency across proposals and client-facing materials.
• Represents Clark Dietz professionally in client meetings, industry events, and networking activities as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of regional growth and client success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in professional services, business development, client services, marketing, or a related role.
• Demonstrated experience supporting business development efforts, proposals, or client relationship management. Direct experience with municipal and county governments is strongly desired.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple pursuits, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare polished client-facing materials.
• Proficiency with MS Office is required. Experience with CRM systems such as Deltek Vantagepoint is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with executives, technical staff, and external clients.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel throughout the region on a frequent basis.

Pay & Benefits

Starting salary range: $90,000 – $110,000 + hiring bonus + annual performance bonus.
Comprehensive benefits package plus 401(k) & ESOP with unlimited company match.
Flexible hybrid schedule with work-from-home options.
Support for licensure, education, and career development.
Opportunity for ownership in a thriving, employee-centric firm.

To learn more about our firm and why we are a Great Place to Work, visit Clark Dietz.

Clark Dietz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.