Associate Account Executive

McKinstry; Illinois; On-site; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Associate Account Executive to join its Technical Services division. This role focuses on business development, client relations, and project management, aimed at addressing climate and equity challenges in the built environment. You will leverage your skills to develop strategic partnerships and enhance customer experiences while contributing to impactful projects. The company values collaboration and problem-solving, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about sustainability and making a difference. Join a team dedicated to building a thriving planet and advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision

Family formation benefits

Paid parental leave

Transgender inclusive benefits

Commuter benefits

Pet insurance

Community service time

Learning and advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in marketing, project management, or engineering required.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and advanced writing skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic partnerships and manage customer accounts effectively.
• Lead project management for trade shows and events, ensuring successful execution.

Skills

Business Development

Project Management

Client Relations

Advanced Business Writing

Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of Building Infrastructure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or construction management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Job description

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are currently seeking an Associate Account Executive to join our growing Technical Services division in Chicago, IL.

You're great at:

Business Development

• Understands federal, state and local regulatory requirements impacting our business and interprets how it impacts services provided to customers to enable a more effective sales process.
• Develops strategic partnerships with influential customer accounts through regular customer contact.
• Executes strong project management skills for leading trade shows, conferences and events by managing third-party vendors, supervising logistics of trade shows, schedules, staffing of booths, and completes event reporting including:
• ROI analysis
• Lead generation
• Future event targeting aligned to the business unit's strategic goals.
• Reviews and discusses findings and reports with Account Executive I to coordinate and perform duties and responsibilities such as:
• Customer services
• Proposal development
• Customer acquisition strategies
• Coordinating the start of projects, including contract development
• Partners with Brand Services to lead the request for proposals, requests for qualifications development and analyzes data to make recommendations in conjunction with the sales team.
• Develops business acumen of verticals served by McKinstry, geographic area and integrated sales approach.

Client Relations

• Must be results-driven, action-oriented and passionate about making a positive customer impact while balancing business needs.
• Proactively supports the customer with regards to the project's financial, contractual and technical issues.
• Supports and develops consultative relationships with potential and existing clients.
• Utilizes McKinstry’s tools and processes to support our customer relationship strategies.

Other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry:

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio required; working knowledge of SharePoint preferred.
• Advanced business writing and editing skills with a proven ability to write copy suitable for proposals required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, construction management, sales or equivalent experience required.
• Knowledge of building infrastructure systems, facility management, and or critical facilities such as data centers required.
• 1-3 years’ experience or education in marketing, communications, project management, engineering or related role required, preferably in the construction field or other professional services industry required.
• Applicable organization affiliations and or professional group associations preferred.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• “Building Good” paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $69,300 - $109,400 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on market location. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.