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    Business Development Director - A/E/C

    Bisnow

    Remote
    Real Estate
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    Posted 2 weeks ago
    Work Type

    On-site

    Vertical

    Real Estate

    Source

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    About this role

    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 team’s 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 firm’s 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 an

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Territory

    Vertical-Specific

    Focused on a single industry vertical

    Requirements at a Glance

    C-Suite Selling·Required skill

    Typical Day — Sales Rep

    Stakeholder meetings3–5/week
    Proposals & business cases1–2/week
    Pipeline managementDaily

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Equity/Stock Options

    Ownership stake offered

    Real Estate — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (residential) · 3–12 months (commercial)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "Interest rates are too high right now"
    • "We're waiting for the market to come down"
    • "We need to sell our current property first"
    • "The property needs too much work"

    Key Industry Metrics

    Lead-to-Close RatioAverage Days on MarketTransaction VolumeAverage Commission per DealClient Referral Rate

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-powered property valuation
    • • iBuyer market evolution
    • • Remote property viewing technology
    • • Commission structure lawsuits (NAR settlement)

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