Business Development Associate / Manager (Chicago)

Business Development Associate / Manager – Chicago Fenagh Engineering & Testing Fenagh Engineering & Testing is expanding in Chicago and looking for a driven, high-upside Business Development / Sales professional to help grow our presence across the market. This is not an operations role. This is a front-line revenue role focused on building relationships, generating opportunities, and helping win work across special inspections, materials testing, and structural investigation services. We’re open on experience level — 1–2 years in sales/BD is a plus, but not required. We care more about energy, ownership, and ability to build relationships than years on paper. What You’ll Do Build and manage relationships with general contractors, developers, engineers, and owner’s reps Identify and pursue new project opportunities across Chicago Generate leads through outreach, networking, and industry events Coordinate with internal team on proposals, pricing, and strategy Track pipeline activity and opportunities (CRM discipline matters) Support and attend client meetings, presentations, and site visits Help position Fenagh as a go-to partner on projects before they go out to bid What We’re Looking For 0–3 years experience in sales, business development, or client-facing role Strong communicator. Comfortable reaching out cold and building relationships Competitive mindset. Someone who wants to win work and grow a market Organized and accountable — can manage pipeline and follow-ups Interest in construction, engineering, or real estate is a plus (not required) Based in Chicago What You’ll Get Direct exposure to major projects, contractors, and developers Fast-track growth opportunity. Help build a market from early stage Hands-on mentorship from senior leadership Clear path into a full-cycle sales role with ownership of accounts Competitive base + performance-based upside Why This Role We’re not looking for someone to maintain accounts, we’re looking for someone to help build the Chicago market.

If you’re ambitious and want responsibility early, this is a strong platform.