Business Development Administrator Darien, Illinois

Are you looking for an opportunity to do challenging, creative work that makes a real impact? Would you like to be part of a company that respects individual contributions and thrives on collaboration? Do you love to win? Then consider joining Wight & Company. We’re a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and challenges the status quo, and we’re looking for a talented professional to join our team.

The Business Development Administrator supports private market strategy, business development activities, executive administration, and project coordination. Working directly with the Chief Strategy Officer / Managing Director, Private Markets, this role ensures smooth execution of strategic priorities, client engagement, and cross‑functional initiatives. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and effective in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

• Provide administrative and operational support to the CSO/Managing Director.
• Track strategic initiatives, prepare updates, and coordinate follow‑ups.
• Conduct research and create briefing materials, presentations, and summaries.
• Manage schedules, travel, meetings, and executive communications.
• Facilitate cross‑functional alignment and maintain confidentiality.

Business Development

• Support business development strategies and private market initiatives.
• Conduct market and competitive research; compile insights for decision‑making.
• Maintain CRM data, track pipeline activity, and prepare reports.
• Assist with client outreach, meeting prep, and follow‑up.
• Prepare marketing materials, pitch decks, and presentations.
• Coordinate conference and event logistics.

Proposal & Marketing Support

• Assist with RFQ/RFP/LOI preparation and submission.
• Manage proposal schedules, inputs, formatting, and compliance.

Project Administration

• Support project setup, deliverable tracking, and internal coordination.
• Communicate with internal teams, clients, and partners.
• Assist with administrative and vendor documentation.
• Maintain organized digital files and systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field (or equivalent).
• 2–5 years in business development, project coordination, or executive support.
• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365; CRM experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in architecture, real‑estate, consulting, private markets, or professional services.
• Experience supporting senior executives or strategy teams.
• Skill in creating polished presentations (PowerPoint, Canva, Adobe).
• Highly organized with strong follow‑through.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Professional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative across multiple workflows.

Salary Range
: $80,000–$105,000. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.

Wight & Company offers excellent benefits and a wonderful work environment. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k). Our flexible work schedule allows for a healthy work‑life balance. For more information about our company, visit

Wight & Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetics, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Wight & Company values diversity in our workforce. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please call us at  and ask to speak with a Human Resources representative.

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