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Business Development Director AEC

Bisnow

Job Location:

New York City, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 150000 - 175000

Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our SelectLeaders client is a leading creative consultancy operating at the intersection of real estate and hospitality. They bring together strategy design and execution to shape high-impact environments with a strong focus on the multifamily sector through their Interior Architecture and Design studio.

They are seeking a Business Development Director to support the continued growth of this studio. This individual will play a key role in driving revenue by sourcing developing and closing new business opportunities aligned with the teams core strengths with an emphasis on multifamily residential and hospitality projects.

In this role you will lead business development efforts for the Interior Architecture & Design team owning the pipeline from early relationship-building through proposal pitch and close. You will work closely with studio leadership design teams and executive leadership to secure opportunities that align with strategic priorities and strengthen the firms presence in the market.

This position complements existing business development efforts across other service lines with a clear mandate to generate consistent repeatable work for the Interior Architecture practice.

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.

Your Attributes

A connector and closer with the ability to open doors build trust and convert relationships into signed work.
Deeply fluent in interior architecture and interior design with the confidence to engage meaningfully on scope process and value.
Strategically minded able to identify the right opportunities and position the team as the best-fit partner.
Entrepreneurial and self-directed with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for results.
Collaborative by nature - energized by working alongside designers architects and leadership to win work together.

Your 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.
Bachelors 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.

$150000 - $175000 a year

Competitive compensation with a base salary of $150000-$175000 base with performance-based bonus structure.
Opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the growth of a highly respected Interior Architecture studio.
A collaborative design-forward culture that blends hustle heart and creativity.
In addition to base salary the compensation package will include benefits such as medical dental and vision insurance paid time off 401(k) with employer match and other wellness resources.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Director

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