Director of Business Development - Architecture
Location
Burnaby, BC | Canada
Job description
Director of Business Development
Architect or Project Manager
Vancouver, British Columbia
Architecture Firm
Compensation: Salary + Generous commissions
Other titles: Director of Business Development, Senior Architect, Architect, Project Lead, Business Manager, Architectural Lead, Associate, Senior Associate, Principal Architect, Registered Architect
The Company A fantastic opportunity awaits an entrepreneurial, talented and passionate Architect or Project Manager, interested in joining a dynamic architecture firm in.a business development focused role in Vancouver, British Columbia. This locally-based company has a portfolio of repeat clientele but are now looking for a dynamic, driven and well spoken individual to work in a business development focused role, developing relationships as well as nurturing those with existing clientele. This individual would collaborate with an existing principal in the firm. This individual could work this role as an independent contractor or as an employee, with the opportunity in either role to grow into a principal/shareholder position in the firm.
THE ROLE Focused on business development, lead generation and building relationships, the primary responsibilities of this role is to generate new business for the firm and then work with clients and managing projects. Learn the ins and outs of the day-to-day operations of the firm and make a strategic plan in obtaining greater market share and potentially diversifying. This firm specializes in a variety of work including multi-family and mixed use wood-frame projects, mid-rise and high rise towers, commercial, retail and community projects. This company are a small firm but with a sound reputation and interested in an individual looking to take their Architect career to the next level. The position pays a combination of salary as well as commissions on any project work bought to the firm, making it a very lucreative opportunity for an individual looking grow.
What's Required - Registered Architect in Canada is preferred, but not essential. Capable project managers/designers and interns will be considered.
- Possess an education in Architecture or similar
- 9+ years' industry experience with a proven track record of business development
- Possess an entrepreneurial mindset, an interest to focus on business development and client management in the BC market with a long term aim to be a partner in the company and potentially own the practice
- Well networked in the BC market with a strong industry and market knowledge
- Excellent leadership potential, capable of managing a team
- Capable of working through all phases of a project from conceptual design through to contract administration and construction period services
- A detailed approach to project management with an open mindset in developing a team and leading projects forward through to completion
- High energy, innovative thinking and a dynamic approach to design and planning
- Excellent presentation, interpersonal and communication skills
WHAT TO DO NOW - If this opportunity at all sparks your interest, click apply now, or contact Laura Shalev for a confidential discussion about your career and this opportunity at [email protected]
- More details can be discussed over a call
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those who meet the requirements and are shortlisted will be contacted.
Keyword: Business Development Lead / Director of Business Development / Senior Architect / Principal / Associate Architect / Studio Lead / Lead Architect / Registered Architect / Architect / AAA / Vancouver, Surrey, Coquitlam, Burnaby / Western Canada / British Columbia, Victoria /
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