Corporate Development Associate

Job overview

The Corporate Development Associate role is onsite in Chicago, IL, with an estimated annual base pay range of $73,000–$98,000. The role supports Wipfli’s Corporate Development leadership in building an acquisition pipeline for the firm. The role identifies and engages prospective acquisition targets, qualifies interest, and coordinates introductory meetings and follow-up. Through research, outreach, relationship management, and accurate pipeline reporting, it helps leadership evaluate opportunities and advance qualified prospects through the transaction process.

What you'll do

• Conduct outbound calls and personalized email campaigns to owners and managing partners of prospective acquisition targets
• schedule qualified introductory meetings and manage confirmations and follow-up
• build and manage multi-step outreach sequences
• research and prioritize targets by service mix, industry, geography, size, and strategic fit
• prepare briefing materials and capture notes for exploratory discussions
• maintain prospect and referral relationships
• assist leadership in evaluating opportunities and advancing prospects
• maintain CRM activity and pipeline data and report activity metrics.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

corporate development

acquisition pipeline

outbound prospecting

cold calling

email outreach

market research

crm

sales engagement tools

chicago il

wipfli

annual base pay $73,000-$98,000

professional services

business development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health plans, dental and vision coverage, HSA with potential firm contribution, employee assistance program, life and disability coverage, 401(k) with profit sharing and matching, education and certification assistance, flexible time off, family and parental leave, and other voluntary benefits.

Why this role

Focuses on outbound prospecting and acquisition pipeline development for a professional services firm.

About the employer

Wipfli Advisory LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.