Business Development Administrator

Darien, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 80000 - 105000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you looking for an opportunity to do challenging creative work that makes a real impact Would you like to be part of a company that respects individual contributions and thrives on collaboration Do you love to win Then consider joining Wight & Company. Were a nationally recognized award-winning architecture engineering and construction firm known for a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and challenges the status quo and were looking for a talented professional to join our team.

The Business Development Administrator supports private market strategy business development activities executive administration and project coordination. Working directly with the Chief Strategy Officer / Managing Director Private Markets this role ensures smooth execution of strategic priorities client engagement and cross-functional initiatives. The ideal candidate is proactive organized and effective in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

Provide administrative and operational support to the CSO/Managing Director.
Track strategic initiatives prepare updates and coordinate follow-ups.
Conduct research and create briefing materials presentations and summaries.
Manage schedules travel meetings and executive communications.
Facilitate cross-functional alignment and maintain confidentiality.

Business Development

Support business development strategies and private market initiatives.
Conduct market and competitive research; compile insights for decision-making.
Maintain CRM data track pipeline activity and prepare reports.
Assist with client outreach meeting prep and follow-up.
Prepare marketing materials pitch decks and presentations.
Coordinate conference and event logistics.

Proposal & Marketing Support

Assist with RFQ/RFP/LOI preparation and submission.
Manage proposal schedules inputs formatting and compliance.

Project Administration

Support project setup deliverable tracking and internal coordination.
Communicate with internal teams clients and partners.
Assist with administrative and vendor documentation.
Maintain organized digital files and systems.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Communications or related field (or equivalent).
25 years in business development project coordination or executive support.
Strong writing communication and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365; CRM experience preferred.
Ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in architecture real estate consulting private markets or professional services.
Experience supporting senior executives or strategy teams.
Skill in creating polished presentations (PowerPoint Canva Adobe).

Key Competencies

Highly organized with strong follow-through.
Strong research and analytical skills.
Professional communication and interpersonal abilities.
Proactive adaptable and collaborative across multiple workstreams.

Salary Range: $80000-$105000. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience knowledge skills and abilities of the applicant.

Wight & Company offers excellent benefits and a wonderful work environment. Our comprehensive benefits include medical dental vision disability life insurance flexible spending paid holidays paid time off and a 401(k). Our flexible work schedule allows for a healthy work-life balance. For more information about our company visit our website at .

Wight & Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetics protected veteran status disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

Wight & Company values diversity in our workforce. We are committed to recruiting hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application please call us at 630.969.7000 and ask to speak with a Human Resources representative.

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