Business Development Manager - Page Southerland Page, Inc.
Houston, TX 77002
About the Job
At Page, we promise design that makes lives better. We’re actively seeking talented people to join an empowered employee environment. Page provides architecture, engineering, interiors and consulting services on large, complex projects around the world. We credit the success of our projects that build communities to the global diversity of our people’s backgrounds and experiences. We’re seeking highly creative, committed team members to help us deliver on our promise of making lives better through design. As our market sectors and services grow, we continuously add new opportunities. Will you join us?
Oversee all business development initiatives for the Houston office, coordinating with the Sector Leadership team and others in the firm.
• Execute the business development plan to acquire new business.
• Work independently and in conjunction with market sector leaders to develop external relationships for the firm.
• Help to research, identify and track potential project leads and the appropriate client representatives to establish contact with.
• Support local leadership team in pursuing the identified leads by establishing initial contact and getting introductory meetings set up and then following through with those leads and pursuits in collaboration with local leadership.
• Track leads using PAGE 's designated database system
• Maintain knowledge of market sector trends and industry news
• Manage client, consultant, and industry influencer contacts and interactions on a regular basis
• Participate in weekly internal BD market sector calls and other relevant meetings.
• Regularly attend industry networking events and actively participate in related organizations
• Encourage and mentor employees in business development at all levels
• Identify opportunities for conferences/speaking engagements
• Work collaboratively with the marketing department, developing qualification packages, and contributing to proposal and interview materials and strategy, when appropriate
• Contributing to the development of the annual BD budget appropriate to the Region
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Qualifications:- Architecture Degree or Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Architecture, or Business Administration preferred.
- A few years of experience and knowledge within some of our market sectors is preferred.
- Must have excellent written and communication skills and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Existing knowledge of the marketplace in Houston is ideal.
- Deltek Vision CRM and InDesign experience is preferred.
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