Business Development Manager

About the role

The Business Development Manager will lead growth across the Seattle, WA and Western Canada market, focusing on Forms+Surfaces' Architectural Products portfolio including wall systems, elevator interiors, and integrated surface solutions. This role is not a traditional sales role but rather a market-facing position responsible for influencing projects early, navigating complexity, and carrying opportunities from concept through realization.

Responsibilities

• Build and influence relationships with architects, interior designers, owners, developers, and contractors
• Position Forms+Surfaces systems early in the design process to shape specifications
• Navigate complex, multi-phase projects through design development, budgeting, value engineering, and execution
• Translate design intent into manufacturable, high-performance solutions
• Partner internally with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to ensure successful delivery
• Develop a deep understanding of regional market dynamics, with a focus on large-scale interior environments

Requirements

• Ability to understand and communicate complex, system-based architectural solutions
• Experience working within the A&D and construction ecosystem
• Strong instincts around how large, coordinated projects move from concept to completion
• Able to engage across multiple stakeholders, from design teams to ownership groups
• Comfort navigating technical discussions, specifications, and project constraints
• A self-directed approach with the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, or related field
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in architecture, interior design, construction management, or product sales
• Skills: Strong communication skills, ability to understand and influence complex systems, experience with large-scale projects

Skills

• Understanding of architectural systems and materials
• Project management and coordination skills
• Technical knowledge of construction processes and specifications
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Benefits

Forms+Surfaces offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, and long-term growth opportunities within a dynamic and evolving organization.

Pay

Competitive compensation structure

Schedule

Full-time position