Education Market Leader I

About the role

Your role is focused on providing leadership the Education market within an office of CannonDesign. This includes being responsible for developing and leading high-performance diverse teams focused on the development and implementation of the Market Business Plan. You will contribute to the success of the firm including the areas of business development and client engagement, client, and team leadership, mentoring of our people, and advancing the quality of work.

Responsibilities

• Developing new business opportunities with new and current client partners to achieve top line targets, which will support a minimum 10% growth of the practice year over year.
• Leading, engaging and partnering, at the highest levels, with our clients on billable project-specific work.
• Advancing innovative solutions that differentiate the firm and foster strong long-term client relationships that present opportunities for future work.
• Acting as a leading voice for the market both externally and internally, visible in speaking events, writing and other activities that promote the firm and our work.
• Engaging in activities to advance our firm, the region, the market and your office.
• Working with and mentoring our market team members and recruiting talented candidates to be part of a high-performing team.
• Responsible for advancing strategic initiatives and client pursuit discussions and strategies.
• Leading the development of a market business plan.
• Identifying and actively pursuing new target clients as well as nurturing existing client relationships.
• Understanding the Market: Identify future market trends and opportunities for growth and advancement of the market.
• Assessing, mentoring and coaching, and recruiting staff to build a high-performance team, and to develop future leaders within your market.
• Providing leadership and fostering strong client relationships that lead to high client satisfaction and potential opportunities for future work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• Current Registration/Licensure in Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering preferred.
• Must have 12 years minimum experience in the Education Market with a proven track record of strategic growth, market and team leadership, and business development success.
• Additional certifications and/or training relevant to this role are preferred.
• Strong presentations skills are essential.
• Exceptional client and people leadership skills required.
• Professional acumen and maturity demonstrated by the ability to communicate authentically and respectfully is essential.
• Potential for creating and executing strategy is needed.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop high-performing, accountable teams.
• Sound judgement and a sound approach regarding risk management and mitigation.

Qualifications

• Some travel required.

Skills

• Strategic planning and execution.
• Client relationship management.
• Team leadership and mentoring.
• Market intelligence and differentiation.
• Business development and growth.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Project management.
• Leadership and motivation.

Benefits

Full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $117,000 to $146,300 annually.

Schedule

Flexible schedule available.