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Business Development Director - A/E/C

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Hybrid (Washington, D.C. / New York City / Remote)$150k - $175kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior-level business development lead for the Interior Architecture & Design studio within a real estate and hospitality-focused consultancy, driving revenue by sourcing, developing, and closing opportunities in multifamily residential and hospitality projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and grow a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities for the interior architecture studio, with a strong focus on multifamily residential and related sectors (mixed-use, residential conversions, senior living, student housing, etc.).
  • Originate new client relationships and expand existing ones with developers, owners, architects, and real estate partners.
  • Speak fluently in the language of interior architecture and interior design - demonstrating credibility with technical teams, principals, and C-suite stakeholders.
  • Proactively identify, qualify, and pursue outbound opportunities aligned with business goals and market positioning.
  • Collaborate closely with leadership to shape growth strategy, target clients, and priority markets.
  • Lead and support proposal development, including strategy, narratives, fee structures, and pitch presentations.
  • Act as a company representative at industry events, conferences, and networking forums to build visibility and long-term relationships.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date pipeline reporting and forecasting in HubSpot CRM.
  • Conduct research on prospective clients, projects, and market trends to inform outreach and positioning.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Place Consulting and Agency business development leaders as needed, while maintaining clear ownership of focused pursuits.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in business development, client development, or sales within interior architecture, interior design, or design-focused real estate sectors.
  • Demonstrated experience driving work in the multifamily development residential market strongly preferred.
  • Experience and knowledge of interior architecture and design business development.
  • Existing industry network across developers, owners, operators, and consultants.
  • Proven track record of generating leads, closing deals, and growing a design-focused practice.
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
  • Experience managing pipelines and forecasting in HubSpot or a comparable CRM.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Business, Real Estate, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Willingness to travel as needed based on client opportunities.
  • For candidates within the Washington DC area, this role will have a hybrid in office. For candidates outside of the Washington DC area, this role will require travel at least once a month to the office headquarters.

Skills

Required:Business developmentRelationship buildingProposal developmentHubSpot / CRM

Benefits

  • medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • paid time off
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • other wellness resources
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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