Business Development Consultant Jobs in Illinois

Business Development Consultant jobs in Illinois are active across a broad range of sectors, including financial services, healthcare technology, logistics, and enterprise software, with openings available from entry-level associate positions through senior director roles. Chicago anchors most of the demand, with additional hiring concentrated in Naperville and Schaumburg, where companies like Salesforce, Accenture, and United Airlines have long-established Illinois operations. The most in-demand specialties are B2B sales strategy, client acquisition within fintech and health-tech, and partnership development for mid-market firms. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles14
Top employerHuron Consulting
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring3
Work type50% Remote
Top credentialBachelor's degree

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Huron Consulting Group
Business Development Director - Oracle Consulting Services (Industrials & Manufacturing)
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Huron Consulting Group
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Business Development Director - Oracle Consulting Services (Industrials & Manufacturing)
Huron Consulting Group
Chicago, Illinois
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$145k - $200k/yr
5,001-10,000

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Plante Moran
2027 Business Technology Advisory Consulting Intern
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Plante Moran
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2027 Business Technology Advisory Consulting Intern
Plante Moran
Chicago, Illinois
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$33 - $36/hr
1,001-5,000

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Huron Consulting Group
Business Development Manager - Oracle Consulting Services (Manufacturing)
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Huron Consulting Group
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Business Development Manager - Oracle Consulting Services (Manufacturing)
Huron Consulting Group
Chicago, Illinois
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$110k - $168k/yr
5,001-10,000

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Forvis Mazars, LLP
Managing Director, CFO & Business Consulting
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Forvis Mazars, LLP
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Managing Director, CFO & Business Consulting
Forvis Mazars, LLP
Chicago, Illinois
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Caterpillar
Business Development Consultant
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Caterpillar
Added 3w ago
Business Development Consultant
Caterpillar
Peoria, Illinois
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$128k - $193k/yr
10,000+

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Business Development Consultant Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Lisle
2 jobs
Peoria
1 job

Business Development Consultant Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Huron Consulting
Huron Consulting5 open roles
EY
EY2 open roles
NTT DATA
NTT DATA1 open role

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in business development consultant jobs across Illinois.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field required
  • Demonstrated experience managing a consultative B2B or enterprise sales pipeline
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or Microsoft Dynamics
  • Ability to develop and deliver presentations to C-suite and senior stakeholders
  • Experience with market analysis, competitive research, and opportunity qualification
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for proposal and contract development

Business Development Consultant Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a business development consultant in Illinois?

Business development consulting in Illinois requires no state-issued license, but most employers expect a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field alongside demonstrated sales or strategy experience. Many Illinois professionals enter the role by moving laterally from account management, marketing, or operations positions within Illinois-headquartered firms. Certifications such as the Certified Business Development Professional designation are recognized by larger Chicago-area employers and can strengthen a candidacy significantly.

Which companies hire business development consultants in Illinois?

Employers hiring business development consultants in Illinois right now include Huron Consulting, EY, and NTT DATA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and major professional services firms in Chicago makes it one of the more consistently active hiring markets for this role in the Midwest.

Which Illinois cities have the most business development consultant jobs?

The Illinois cities with the most business development consultant openings are Chicago, Lisle, and Peoria. Chicago drives the largest share because of its dense cluster of corporate headquarters, financial services firms, and technology companies, while suburban hubs like Naperville and Schaumburg attract openings tied to logistics, healthcare technology, and enterprise software companies that maintain large regional offices outside the city core.

Are there remote business development consultant jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and more than most fields, since the consultative and relationship-building nature of the role translates well to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 100% of business development consultant openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based and communication-driven core of the work. Client-facing responsibilities such as on-site pitches or local market development tend to remain in-person even within otherwise hybrid roles.

How can I get hired as a business development consultant in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a sales development representative or business development representative role at a Chicago-area technology, logistics, or professional services firm, which functions as a structured on-ramp to the full consultant title. Companies like Accenture and Salesforce run rotational associate programs in their Illinois offices that accept recent graduates. Building a portfolio of market research, competitive analyses, or client case studies strengthens applications, and completing a recognized business development certification signals initiative to Illinois hiring managers evaluating entry-level candidates.

Where can I find and apply to business development consultant jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to business development consultant jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across Chicago, Naperville, Schaumburg, and other markets in the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and target industry, and apply directly through each listing.

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