Director, NYC CRE Strategy & Partnerships

Shaw Industries; Town of Manchester (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Contract in New York City seeks a Director of Business Development – CRE to lead strategic relationships with brokers, developers, owners, asset managers, project managers, and corporate real estate leaders to access new construction, repositioning, tenant improvements, and renovations early in the project lifecycle.

This role is not quota-carrying; it opens doors for Shaw Contract and works with the NYC sales team to qualify and hand opportunities to account executives for pursuit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7–10+ years in commercial real estate, business development, construction, architecture, design, contract interiors, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to develop business through strategic relationships and influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic BD plan for NYC commercial real estate market.
• Build trusted relationships with brokers, developers, landlords, asset managers, and corporate real estate leaders.
• Identify opportunities in new construction, repositioning, tenant improvement, or renovation before bidding or specification.
• Qualify opportunities and transition them to Shaw Contract account executives for pursuit.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration across teams

Influence without authority

Education

Bachelor’s degree

7–10+ years in CRE/business development/related field

Job description

Shaw Contract in New York City seeks a Director of Business Development – CRE to lead strategic relationships with brokers, developers, owners, asset managers, project managers, and corporate real estate leaders to access new construction, repositioning, tenant improvements, and renovations early in the project lifecycle.

This role is not quota-carrying; it opens doors for Shaw Contract and works with the NYC sales team to qualify and hand opportunities to account executives for pursuit.