Market Sector Leader, Institutional (Public Safety)

Leo A Daly LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement match

Parental Leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Leo A Daly LLC is seeking a Market Sector Leader in Los Angeles to develop and manage new business opportunities, cultivate client relationships, and lead strategic initiatives across architecture and interior design projects.

The role emphasizes leadership, entrepreneurial drive, and the ability to secure new work, manage budgets, and collaborate with marketing to position the firm as a premier design partner in the market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture and/or Interior Design.
• 10+ years’ experience in design and management of projects, including 3–5 years in leadership and/or business development.
• Master’s degree in architecture and/or Interior Design.
• Professional Registration – PE, Architect, NCIDQ.

Responsibilities

• Contract new work meeting market sector goals established annually.
• Develop and implement a business development plan with stakeholders.
• Stay up to date on market trends in partnership with BD and marketing resources.
• Develop contacts with decision makers within the market.
• Build networks with design professionals to identify opportunities.
• Maintain pipeline of opportunities and KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client management

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or interior design

Master’s degree in architecture and/or Interior Design

Professional Registration – PE, Architect, NCIDQ

Job description

Description

Market Sector Leader role is responsible for cultivating business opportunities in net new business/yearly within given market by developing and maintaining partnerships and managing client relations. Responsible for achieving specific targets and KPIs.

• Contract new work meeting market sector goals established annually through securing new clients and deepening work and relationships with existing clients.
• With key stakeholders in the market and geography, establish and implement a business development plan and manage and adhere to the established budget.
• Stay up to date on market sector trends and developments in partnership with business development and marketing resources to support and assist in these efforts and deepen our reputation in the market.
• Facilitate the development of contacts with decision makers of organizations, contractors, and corporate entities within the market by yourself and those on the team.
• Build strong networks with design professionals specialized in the industry and establish circles of influence to identify prospective opportunities and solicit support for business development
• Maintain pipeline of advanced state opportunities and achieve KPIS established.
• Provide vision and business development intelligence to marketing team/market efforts for specific projects within the market sector; provide guidance, team partnerships, input and key messaging toward the preparation of proposals, develop programs for promotional campaigns specific to the clients’ needs, interests, and budgets.

Requirements

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture and/or Interior Design
• 10 + years’ experience in design and management of projects, which includes 3-5 years in leadership and/or business development.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in architecture and/or Interior Design
• Professional Registration – PE, Architect, NCIDQ
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit with desire to grow the market sector and position the company as one of the premier firms knowledgeable and equipped to design and execute projects.
• Understand the Market Sector and corresponding client needs/expectations; ability to identify trend, drive solutions, and help develop client’s ideas into buildable solutions.
• Demonstrated skills in business development and negotiation of critical issues; exceptional client management, customer service orientation, writing and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of fee proposals, negotiations, a variety of delivery and contracting processes, and contract/subcontract administration.
• Proven ability to drive results through successful project planning, coordination, scheduling and budgeting.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent time management and organization skills with the ability to become involved in and remain current on issues relating to several concurrent opportunities/projects in various stages.
• Active leader and member of varied professional and community organizations.

Salary range for this position varies between $155,000 – $225,000, depending upon applicable experience.

LEO A DALY offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, financial stability, and work-life balance. Highlights include affordable medical, dental and vision plans, retirement savings with company matching and supplemental benefits such as:

• Accident and Critical Illness
• HSA + FSA options
• Commuter Benefits
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability options
• Parental Leave

Why join LEO A DALY?

At LEO A DALY, you will become part of a collaborative design culture and do work that matters. As an integrated design practice, we believe that a diversity of perspectives generates better solutions. We trust and support each other, ask hard questions and solve complex problems. Guided by a spirit of inquiry, we design for people at every scale, creating spaces that elevate individuals, their communities, and the institutions that serve them. Join LEO A DALY - help us transform the world.

LEO A DALY LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. LEO A DALY LLC, is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department by phone at 402-391-8111 or by email at [e-mail] . For more information about your rights under the law, see Know Your Rights.