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The Opportunity
Tetra Tech is looking for a part-time Business Development Specialist (Commercial) for our Chicago, IL operations. 

Position Summary

We are seeking a professional experienced in business development and program management associated with environmental commercial practice. The successful candidate will work with Environmental Scientists, Geologists, and Engineers in our Chicago, IL operations to provide support on various commercial environmental projects throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest. This position will support a variety of contracts, including state, local, and commercial clients. Duties will include marketing and business development and task management. Regional travel is required.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

• Develop new business opportunities with potential clients at all stages of the sales cycle to include targeting, prospecting, and presenting compelling business propositions.
• Generate and maintain a robust deal pipeline toward targeted entities to continuously generate sales and client engagement.
• Develop and execute a strategic business plan that meets or exceeds established sales goals and supports Company revenue and profitability targets.
• Participate in sales meeting and report on sales progress with senior management. 
• Collaborate with cross functional teams in technical, operations, and other support teams to ensure successful implementation.
• Engage new and existing clients and ensure effective ongoing management of key established relationships, improving terms as needed, and maintaining accountability for the health of the partnership.
   

Why Tetra Tech
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges.  Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world.  For over 60 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability.  Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development.  Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference.  Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, engineering or a related physical science field.

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience.

• Customer focused and work well in a team environment.
• Previous business development and marketing experience.
• Experience with the Wisconsin DNR NR700 regulations.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills, as well as proficiency with MS Office applications are required.

• Must be able to drive on an occasional basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good driving record is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations, emergency response, and remediation management.
• Experience with site investigations, remediation, and field sampling. 
• Previous experience working on EPA projects.
• Data literacy, including comfortability working in cloud-based environments such as SharePoint Online.
   

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and using a computer.

  
  

Work Environment / Environmental Factors

• Office-based work includes prolonged periods of computer use, data analysis, and report preparation in a professional office setting.

• This position offers the flexibility to work in one of our Tetra Tech offices or remotely.

Additional Information

• Standard schedule is Monday through Friday during normal business hours; however, hours may vary based on project needs. Flexibility is required to accommodate travel, and business development and marketing activities.

• Overtime may be required to meet proposal deadlines. Compensation is provided in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations.

• This position can be performed from one of our Tetra Tech offices or remotely from a home office.

• Travel may be required, including local and regional travel as well as potential nationwide deployment. Travel may account for up to approximately 20% of the role depending on pursuit needs and business development and marketing activities.

• Participation in required health and safety training (e.g., HAZWOPER) is required.
• This position supports state, municipal and commercial clients and requires adherence to all company, client, and regulatory requirements.
• Must be able to drive on an occasional basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
   

Life at Tetra Tech
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.  

Benefits
Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security.  Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

The rate of pay for this position is $70.00 - $80.00 per hour, depending on education, experience, skills, and location.

Health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including any public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities as well as client and project requirements.