Description
Hunden Partners Vice President, Consulting Chicago, IL (Onsite, 5 days a week)
Hunden Partners is seeking a Vice President of Consulting to lead multi-agency client engagements, guide high-stakes tourism and destination development projects, and deliver high-impact results. This role is central to Hundenโs growing national reputation as a trusted strategic advisor to cities, developers, and public-private stakeholders.
This is a unique opportunity for a highly skilled consultant who is passionate about placemaking, tourism, hospitality, and transformational development. Youโll lead complex feasibility studies, command a room of senior stakeholders, and help clients turn strategy into action.
While this role is posted as Vice President, we encourage highly qualified candidates with Senior Vice Presidentโlevel experience to apply. For those who demonstrate the scope, leadership, and track record expected at the SVP levelโincluding leading complex public-private development projects, managing senior client relationships, and driving significant new businessโwe are prepared to consider higher-level candidates as well.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $170,000 โ $200,000 Dependent on experience
Quarterly Bonus: Based on personal and Firm performance
Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid leave
What Youโll Do
- Serve as the lead consultant on tourism, destination, and hospitality engagements
- Manage multijurisdictional stakeholder relationships with minimal oversight
- Interpret feasibility findings and guide clients from strategy through execution
- Present confidently in high-touch environments, adapting communication to Cโsuite, civic, and industry stakeholders
- Contribute to business development efforts, proposal writing, and industry visibility
- Mentor Project Managers, Directors, and Analysts
- Represent Hunden at conferences and thought leadership events
What Weโre Looking For
- 10+ years of consulting, real estate, tourism, or destination strategy experience
- Expertise in tourism ecosystems, hospitality, and public-private development
- Proven ability to manage large, complex client engagements
- Strong presentation, facilitation, and client relationship skills
- Mastery of feasibility analysis, financial modeling, and development strategy
Why Hunden Partners?
Hunden Partners is a fast-growing, innovative consulting firm that specializes in guiding transformational publicโprivate real estate projects. Our team operates in a highโenergy, collaborative environment, where entrepreneurial thinking is valued, and every team member plays a key role in shaping highโimpact developments.
For the right candidate, this position offers an exciting opportunity for career growth and the potential for SVPโlevel consideration based on experience and contributions.
Interested? Letโs Talk!
If you have the experience, leadership skills, and passion for complex real estate development projects, we encourage you to apply.
Not sure if you align perfectly with this role? If you bring significant leadership experience beyond the VP level, weโd still love to hear from you.