Join a nationally recognized, employee-owned architecture and design firm as a Business Development Leader supporting the growth of a diverse portfolio across commercial, hospitality, sports, mixed-use, education, healthcare, workplace, residential, and civic projects. This is a strategic, relationship-focused role where you'll partner directly with firm leadership to identify new opportunities, develop winning pursuit strategies, and help shape the firm's long-term growth. If you enjoy building client relationships, driving business strategy, and representing a respected design practice, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities across multiple market sectors.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and industry partners.
- Develop pursuit and win strategies for proposals and interviews.
- Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and networking functions.
- Collaborate with leadership to align business development initiatives with firm goals.
- Manage and maintain an active sales pipeline and CRM database.
- Track market trends, proposal performance, and business development metrics.
- Assist with strategic planning, client outreach, and marketing initiatives.
Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Architecture, Business, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
- 10+ years of business development, marketing, client development, or strategic growth experience within architecture, engineering, design, construction, or professional services.
- Strong understanding of the AEC industry and relationship-driven business development.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and networking skills.
- Experience using CRM platforms such as HubSpot, Deltek, or similar.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and comfortable managing multiple pursuits simultaneously.
- Experience with venue management or industry certifications is a plus.
Benefits & Culture
- Employee-owned firm with long-term growth opportunities.
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on innovation and shared success.
- Opportunity to work alongside executive leadership and influence firm strategy.
- Diverse project portfolio across multiple sectors and high-profile clients.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k), employee ownership program (ESOP), and professional development support for licensure and certifications.
