Business Unit Leader

Blueprint Hires; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision package

Professional development support

Growth opportunities

BPHelpers referral program

Job summary

A leading design firm is looking for a Business Development Lead to expand their retail practice in Sacramento, CA. The role involves developing strategic plans, managing relationships with industry partners, and leading retail projects. Candidates must be licensed architects with experience in retail developments and a strong business development mindset. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative firm.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading retail developments including ground-up centers and tenant improvements.
• Strong knowledge of retail project delivery and building regulations.
• Experience in Oregon, Washington, and California markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic business development plan for retail architecture.
• Build relationships with developers, brokers, contractors, and consultants.
• Serve as Architect of Record and lead select projects.
• Collaborate to deliver high-quality renovation and tenant improvement projects.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities and strengthen client partnerships.

Skills

Business development mindset

Communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Relationship-building

Education

Licensed Architect

Job description

A design firm that specializes in architecture, interiors, engineering, and planning is seeking a Business Development Lead to help them expand their retail practice by cultivating new client relationships and leading impactful commercial projects at their Sacramento, CA office.

Your Day Includes

• Develop and execute a strategic business development plan to grow retail architecture opportunities across regional markets.
• Build and maintain relationships with developers, brokers, contractors, and consultants throughout the retail real estate community.
• Serve as Architect of Record and lead select retail projects as Project Manager or Principal in Charge.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-quality ground-up, renovation, and tenant improvement projects.
• Identify opportunities to cross-sell services and strengthen long-term client partnerships.

Must Haves

• Licensed Architect with strong knowledge of retail project delivery and applicable building regulations.
• Demonstrated experience leading retail developments including ground-up centers, repositioning projects, or tenant improvements.
• Strong business development mindset with excellent communication, emotional intelligence, and relationship-building skills across Oregon, Washington, and California markets.

P.S.
In addition to offering a comprehensive health, dental, and vision package, we also provide professional development support and opportunities to grow within a collaborative, innovation-driven firm.

If you have the necessary qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to hearing from you.

Eligible for Blueprint Helpers referral program (find out more: blueprinthires.com/bphelpers)