Vice President, Consulting

Hunden Strategic Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid leave

Job summary

A growing consulting firm in Chicago is seeking a Vice President of Consulting to lead multi-agency client engagements and guide destination development projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in consulting or real estate, with strong presentation and client relationship skills. This role offers a base salary of $170,000 – $200,000, along with a benefits package, quarterly bonuses, and the potential for SVP-level consideration based on experience and contributions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of consulting, real estate, tourism, or destination strategy experience.
• Proven ability to manage large, complex client engagements.
• Expertise in tourism ecosystems, hospitality, and public-private development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead consultant on tourism, destination, and hospitality engagements.
• Interpret feasibility findings and guide clients from strategy through execution.
• Mentor Project Managers, Directors, and Analysts.

Skills

Consulting experience

Client relationship management

Presentation skills

Financial modeling

Job description

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 Hunden’s 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. You’ll 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 President–level experience to apply. For those who demonstrate the scope, leadership, and track record expected at the SVP level—including leading complex public-private development projects, managing senior client relationships, and driving significant new business—we are prepared to consider higher-level candidates as well.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $170,000 – $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 You’ll 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 C‑suite, 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 We’re 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 public‑private real estate projects. Our team operates in a high‑energy, collaborative environment, where entrepreneurial thinking is valued, and every team member plays a key role in shaping high‑impact developments.

For the right candidate, this position offers an exciting opportunity for career growth and the potential for SVP‑level consideration based on experience and contributions.

Interested? Let’s 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, we’d still love to hear from you.