Head of Business Development Architecture
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Client:
Client is a small Chicago-based architectural design and technology firm that creates beautifully integrated environments where form and function work in harmony. Blending architectural sensibility with advanced technology they design and deliver high-end audio-visual smart home automation security and fully integrated systems for both residential and commercial spaces.
Working in close collaboration with architects interior designers and builders the team approaches each project with a design-first mindsetensuring technology enhances the space rather than competes with it. Known for exceptional craftsmanship meticulous attention to detail and a relationship-driven culture they specialize in creating seamless intuitive and elevated environments tailored to the way people live and work.
Job Description:
The Head of Business Development will serve as a senior leader responsible for driving revenue growth expanding market presence and shaping the firms go-to-market strategy. This sales forward role blends strategic sales leadership relationship-driven business development and oversight of marketing initiatives to position the firm as a premier architectural design and technology partner.
A significant portion of this roles day-to-day work will be spent building and nurturing relationships with architects interior designers builders and developers to generate project opportunities and bring qualified deals to the firm for bidding. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of the AEC (Architecture Engineering Construction) ecosystem thrives in consultative selling environments and can translate design and technology capabilities into compelling value propositions.
What We Offer:
$80000 $90000 base salary bonus structure (OTE: $150k)
Full Medical and Dental coverage
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Mileage reimbursement
Company expense card
Flexible scheduling
Significant discounts on technology purchases
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Build and maintain strong ongoing relationships with architects interior designers builders and developers to consistently source new project opportunities
Spend the majority of day-to-day time networking meeting and following up with industry partners to bring deals to the firm for bid consideration
Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy to drive consistent revenue growth
Own the full sales lifecycle from lead generation through close and post-sale relationship management
Identify and pursue new market opportunities verticals and strategic partnerships
Oversee marketing efforts including social media presence branding initiatives and creation of marketing brochures and materials
Collaborate with leadership to define positioning messaging and go-to-market strategy
Establish and track KPIs sales forecasts and pipeline reporting
Represent the firm at industry events networking functions and trade shows
Mentor and potentially build out future sales and marketing team members
Qualifications:
7 years of business development sales or growth leadership experience in architecture engineering construction design or technology-driven services
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets
Strong understanding of the AEC ecosystem and design-driven project sales cycles
Experience managing or overseeing marketing initiatives
Architecture or Engineering degree preferred
Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
Strategic thinker with hands-on execution ability
Comfortable working in a remote/hybrid environment with autonomy
Proficient with CRM tools and sales reporting systems
Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to help scale a growing firm
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Revenue Growth
- Business Model
- Account Management
- Business Operations
- CRM
- Client Relationships
- Market Research
- Due Diligence
- New Customers
- New Markets
- Strategic Initiatives
- Partnerships
- Business Units
- strategic plan
About Company
The Worksphere is a strategic recruitment and staffing partner dedicated to building high-performing teams across Technology Healthcare Finance Human Resources Sales & Marketing and Business Support.
