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Visiting IMEC Business Development Specialist

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Oct 28, 2024


Visiting IMEC Business Development Specialist

Visiting IMEC Business Development Specialist

Hiring Department: CADRE

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1026860

Posting Close Date: 9/20/24

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary
This position will identify, initiate and maintain relationships with manufacturers within a specified territory in Illinois, assess their challenges and opportunities, and sell IMEC's continuous improvement consulting and training solutions.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Analyze customer needs and identify potential IMEC resources.
  • Lead sales calls and deliver sales presentations to build the sales pipeline; network to generate sales leads.
  • Lead the coordination of sales efforts with IMEC's technical experts; prepare proposals, and provide direct consultation to manufacturers within their own area of expertise.
  • Manage project engagements, and develop and manage subcontractors.
  • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
  • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.


  • Qualifications:

    Minimum Qualifications
    Bachelor's Degree with emphasis in manufacturing, engineering, technology, consulting and/or business management required. A minimum of three years manufacturing experience in a leadership position.

    Proven ability to lead companies down a path of continuous improvement, with the demonstrated capacity to diagnose company needs and effectively communicate value to all levels of the company, from production personnel to top management.

    Preferred Qualifications
    Master's Degree preferred.
    Advanced experience in manufacturing sales, consultative sales and/or business-to-business sales preferred.

    The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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