Company Description
Passionate people delivering remarkable results.
At Design Collaborative, we’re a team of people who care deeply about making a positive impact through our people-first design approach. As a multidisciplinary firm, we bring together architects, engineers, interior designers, and graphic designers to help create spaces that improve people’s worlds.
Our culture is grounded in five core values—Put People First, Love What You Do, Own It, Give Back, Have Fun, and Live Up to Our Name. These values guide everything we do with our clients, inside the communities we work in, and within our organization.
Role Description
We’re looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join our growing Charlotte, NC office. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in expanding our presence in the region, forging strong client relationships, and driving new business opportunities across the architecture, engineering, and design space.
If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for people and a strong understanding of the building design landscape, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field preferred
- CPSM certification (Certified Professional Services Marketer through SMPS) preferred
- 5+ years of industry experience in Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, Construction, or related Building Design required
- 5+ years of business development experience in a professional services environment
- Existing network and knowledge of the Charlotte area (strongly preferred)
- Existing network and strong relationship base established in the Southeast Region (US) if not directly in Charlotte, NC area preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Understanding of A/E/C industry terms and project delivery methods
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Confident working independently and collaboratively
- High attention to detail and ability to prioritize under pressure
- Familiarity with CRM platforms and data-driven pipeline tracking
Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities through networking, outreach, events, and community involvement
- Build and maintain a robust, qualified pipeline leveraging our CRM tools
- Research potential clients and markets to uncover key opportunities
- Schedule and lead discovery meetings with both new and existing clients
- Collaborate with technical teams to develop proposals and scopes of work
- Maintain an active presence in industry and community organizations
- Track and meet defined business development goals and metrics
- Work closely with Marketing and BD teams in regular huddles and strategy sessions
- Foster strong internal relationships with technical staff, Market Leaders, and Relationship Managers
- Contribute to company culture by participating in firm events and weekly meetings
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with education, credentials, experience, skills, and position
- Benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, and health savings account (including company contributions)
- 401(k) and Roth IRA retirement plans (including company contributions)
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Wellness program
- Bonus program
- Flexible scheduling
Ready to join the DC Team? Email your resume to: work@designcollaborative.com
Design Collaborative is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.