Los Angeles Architecture Business Development Lead

The Crowd; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k)

PTO

Professional development support

Job summary

The Crowd in Los Angeles is seeking a Business Development Manager to grow its local presence in the LA market. In this hybrid, full-time role you will lead partnerships with developers, owners, brokers, and project managers, turning market opportunities into new business.

You will manage a healthy pipeline with leadership, collaborate on proposals, and maintain CRM records to inform strategy. A strong LA network and 7–10+ years in architecture or built environment are preferred, along with

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of business development or client development experience in architecture or built environment.
• Established Los Angeles industry network with local market knowledge.
• Track record of generating project opportunities and pursuing wins for a professional services firm.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills; experience with RFP/RFQ responses and CRM tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a BD plan with studio leadership targeting LA and Southern California markets.
• Generate and qualify new leads through research, outreach, and industry relationships.
• Build lasting client relationships through meetings, events, and networking to open new opportunities.
• Collaborate on proposals, qualification packages, and client presentations with leadership and marketing.
• Maintain CRM and pipeline records to forecast revenue and inform decisions.

Skills

Relationship building

Market development

Strategic planning

Client outreach

CRM proficiency

Tools

CRM systems

Adobe InDesign

Job description

The Crowd in Los Angeles is seeking a Business Development Manager to grow its local presence in the LA market. In this hybrid, full-time role you will lead partnerships with developers, owners, brokers, and project managers, turning market opportunities into new business.

You will manage a healthy pipeline with leadership, collaborate on proposals, and maintain CRM records to inform strategy. A strong LA network and 7–10+ years in architecture or built environment are preferred, along with