Head Of Business Development Jobs in Chicago, IL
Head Of Business Development jobs in Chicago are concentrated in the Loop, River North, and the Fulton Market corridor, with strong demand across professional services, technology, and financial services. Employers hiring right now include AutoZone, Google, and Deloitte. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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INTRODUCTION
Built on service. Powered by people.
Impact exists because a small group of industry leaders believed companies in our space were doing it wrong. Many prioritized margins while the people doing the work and the clients relying on it became an afterthought. Impact was built differently: invest in great people, trust them to do great work, and deliver the kind of service clients remember. That approach helped us grow from a small office technology company into a national managed services provider, while remaining privately owned and people-first.
What makes Impact special is that growth has never come at the expense of the values that got us here. We continue to reinvest in our people, our capabilities, and the opportunities ahead so employees can grow alongside the business. We’ve built something special, but we’re far from finished. The people who join Impact now will help define what comes next.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Head of Growth & Delivery leads the growth function for Impact Managed Marketing and owns the quality of what it produces for clients. This is a newly created role for someone who has built growth practices before, understands what good looks like across the full spectrum of growth marketing, and wants to build differently with AI at the center of how the team works. IMM’s AI operating system is already deployed across the team; this leader will continue evolving that foundation while building the structure, standards, measurement infrastructure, and operating rhythms needed to deliver strong client outcomes at scale.
Responsibilities
- Define the structure, standards, and operating model for IMM’s growth function.
- Build measurement, attribution, and reporting infrastructure that connects growth activity to client outcomes.
- Lead the continued evolution of IMM’s AI operating system and embed AI-enabled workflows into daily production.
- Establish strict intake rules, weekly production schedules, and daily execution rhythms across cross-functional marketing disciplines.
- Turn tribal knowledge into repeatable systems by defining SOPs, QA gates, and approval pathways.
- Own capacity planning and resourcing by monitoring workloads, identifying bottlenecks, and enforcing WIP limits to support speed and predictable output.
- Partner with operations and finance to manage department costs, utilization, margin, and profitability targets.
- Partner with account leads to protect the client experience through clear scope, realistic deadlines, and a consistent delivery rhythm.
- Own the strategic quality of growth marketing work across active client engagements.
- Translate client goals into integrated strategies across paid media, SEO, content, email, demand generation, CRO, and measurement.
- Represent IMM in pre-sale conversations and communicate strategy, performance, and roadmaps to clients and leadership.
- Lead, coach, and develop a growing team of growth operators across multiple disciplines.
- Build a low-ego, high-accountability team culture focused on ownership, transparency, and work that delivers measurable client value.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- 7+ years of experience in growth marketing, including 3+ years leading teams.
- Experience building a growth function, including team structure, measurement infrastructure, and integrated strategy.
- Full-spectrum growth marketing expertise across paid media, SEO, content, email, demand generation, CRO, and measurement.
- Deep B2B marketing fluency, including pipeline, lead lifecycle, CRM, and connecting marketing activity to revenue.
- Strong fluency in attribution, measurement architecture, and performance reporting.
- Proven ability to develop, coach, and lead people across growth disciplines.
- Comfortable operating in an AI-augmented production environment and actively using AI tools today.
- Experience using AI-enabled workflows and modern creative, analytics, and MarTech platforms; familiarity with tools such as AI Elevate, Claude, Adobe Creative Suite, and Figma is preferred.
- Strong executive communication skills with the ability to clearly present strategy, performance, and roadmaps to clients and internal leadership.
WHAT DRIVES IMPACT
Our purpose is people. We empower them to innovate, grow, and succeed. That's how we change the world – one person, one company, one community at a time.
Behaviors define what our values look like in action. Leaders are expected to model them; teams are expected to live them:
- Innovation: We embrace change because innovation lives outside the comfort zone.
- Passion: We are driven by purpose, fueled by passion, and obsessed with making an impact.
- Honesty: We are fiercely transparent and consistently honest.
- Fun: We fuel work with fun, knowing life's too short for boring.
- Low Ego: We champion ideas over titles, because brilliance knows no rank.
- One Team: We win as a team, we lose as a team, we are one team.
COMPENSATION
The typical base salary range for this role is $140,000 to $175,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skillset, experience and training, licensures and/or certifications, and other organizational needs.
Impact may offer applicable incentive compensation plans depending on role and/or department.
Full compensation details can be discussed with an Impact Talent Acquisition team member at the start of the interview process.
BENEFITS WE TAKE PRIDE IN
- 5-year Tiffany & Co. Gift Card, 10-year Custom Rolex, 20-year $20,000 Check incentive rewards
- Valuable time off with up to 20 days of PTO, 7 Paid Sick Days, 12+ paid holidays, and Paid Parental Leave
- Development and growth opportunities with ongoing training & continued education reimbursement
- 401(K) & retirement plans with complimentary financial advisory services
- Comprehensive health, disability, life, dental, and vision plans
WORK AUTHORIZATION & IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Immigration sponsorship may be considered in limited circumstances based on business need, cost, workforce planning, and applicable government requirements. Impact does not guarantee sponsorship for any visa category and may decline certain petitions based on associated costs or regulatory requirements.
Certain positions within Impact may involve access to information, technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Where required by applicable law based on the nature of the role, individuals in such positions must qualify as a “U.S. Person,” as defined by law, or otherwise be eligible to obtain any required government authorizations.
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Who's Hiring
- AutoZone15

- Google9

- Deloitte6

- Okta4

- Uber4

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software58
- Manufacturing22
- Consulting & Professional Services17
- Automotive15
- Investment & Asset Management13
Head Of Business Development Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a head of business development job in Chicago?
The strongest path in Chicago is building visibility in the sectors that hire most actively here: enterprise technology, management consulting, financial services, and logistics. Firms in the Loop and Fulton Market corridor consistently post these roles. Candidates with a demonstrated pipeline-building record, familiarity with Chicago's B2B ecosystem, and relationships in one of those verticals tend to move fastest through the process.
Which companies hire head of business developments in Chicago?
Employers hiring head of business developments in Chicago right now include AutoZone, Google, and Deloitte, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Chicago's hiring mix skews toward mid-market technology firms, professional services companies, and regional headquarters of national enterprises looking for leaders who can own full revenue cycles.
Are there remote head of business development jobs in Chicago?
Yes, though with limits, since the role typically requires client meetings, partner negotiations, and team leadership that are difficult to sustain fully remotely. About 38% of head of business development openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with the most flexibility found in software and SaaS companies based in River North and the Fulton Market district.
How can I get a head of business development job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Chicago is moving up from a business development manager or strategic partnerships role at a mid-size Chicago firm, particularly in B2B software, staffing, or professional services. Companies in the West Loop and River North frequently hire emerging leaders for director-track roles. Building a Chicago-specific network through industry associations like the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and demonstrating early pipeline ownership gives candidates a concrete edge.
Which industries hire the most head of business developments in Chicago?
The sectors hiring the most head of business developments in Chicago are Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Chicago's role as a hub for enterprise technology, financial services, and logistics infrastructure means companies in those fields consistently need senior leaders who can open new markets and manage complex partner relationships.
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