Clark Dietz, Inc. · 20 hours ago
Client Advisor
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$90K/yr - $110K/yr
8+ years expClark Dietz, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned ENR Top 500 Design Firm recognized for its leadership in engineering. The Client Advisor will support business development in the Illinois Region, focusing on client engagement, relationship management, and achieving revenue goals through collaboration with internal teams.
Consulting
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
Coordinates and supports proposal and qualification efforts, including go/no-go coordination, scheduling, content development, and final production
Maintains 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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, engineering, or a related field is preferred
Experience with CRM systems such as Deltek Vantagepoint is desirable
Direct experience with municipal and county governments is strongly desired
Benefits
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.
Company
Clark Dietz, Inc.
Clark Dietz, Inc. is a civil engineering firm based in Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-04-29
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