Chicago and Detroit sit at the center of North America's automotive and advanced manufacturing economy, where innovation, mobility, infrastructure, and industry come together. From global automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to EV manufacturers, battery producers, mobility technology companies, and advanced industrial operations, the region continues to shape the future of transportation and manufacturing.
As supply chains evolve and electrification, sustainability, digital manufacturing, and regulatory change reshape the industry, the opportunity is not just to adapt, but to lead.
By combining deep automotive market knowledge with GHD's global expertise in environmental services, water, energy, infrastructure, digital transformation, and sustainability, we help manufacturers and suppliers improve operational performance, accelerate growth, reduce risk, and build resilient businesses positioned for long-term success.
As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to leverage a global network of technical specialists and decades of industry experience to deliver meaningful outcomes for clients across the automotive value chain.
Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect, and excel in our vibrant environment.
Who are we looking for?
In response to continued growth within our Market Team, our Central Region Market group is looking to bring onboard a motivated Business Development Partner to expand GHD's presence across the Automotive sector. As a Business Development Partner, you will be responsible for growing strategic relationships with automotive OEMs, electric vehicle manufacturers, battery producers, mobility companies, and Tier 1 suppliers.
You will lead GHD pursuits across environmental, sustainability, infrastructure, water, energy, digital, and operational improvement services while driving strategic account growth with some of the automotive industry's most recognized organizations. To support client engagement and collaboration across the region, this position will be based in either our Detroit, MI or Chicago, IL office.
Come plan and execute growth strategies for major existing and emerging accounts where developing executive relationships, identifying new opportunities, and applying strategic account management skills are critical. The role requires a strong understanding of the automotive ecosystem, including OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, EV manufacturing, battery production, and the operational challenges facing modern manufacturers.
Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this position offers a variety of responsibilities, including:
What you will bring to the team:
Benefits:
Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices
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Salary: $96,380.00 - $174,300.00, varies based on experience and location.
As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Established in 1928 and privately owned by our people, GHD operates across five continents - Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America - and the Pacific region. We employ more than 9000 people in 200+ offices to deliver projects with high standards of safety, quality and ethics across the entire asset value chain. Driven by a client-service led culture, we connect the knowledge, skill and experience of our people with innovative practices, technical capabilities and robust systems to create lasting community benefits. Committed to sustainable development, GHD improves the physical, natural and social environments of the many communities in which we operate. We are guided by our workplace health, safety, quality and environmental management systems, which are certified by Lloyds Register Quality Assurance to the relevant international standards (ISO and OHSAS). In alignment with the global demands of water, energy and urbanisation, our aim is to exceed the expectations of our clients and contribute to their success.