Regional Growth Lead, A/E Growth & Partnerships

Duplantisdesigngroup; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Duplantisdesigngroup seeks a dynamic Regional Growth Lead to spearhead growth in the Capital Region. You will partner with VPs, Team Leads and Business Development Contributors to drive opportunities, cultivate client relationships, and lead strategic initiatives across DDG disciplines.

The ideal candidate has a strong track record in business development within the A/E industry, excellent leadership and communication skills, and the ability to translate market insights into actionable plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Engineering, Business, or related field is strongly preferred.
• Professional licensure (RA, PE, PLA, PLS) preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in the A/E industry, including leadership and business development roles.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and grow a business.
• Strong network of industry contacts and a history of winning work.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Team Leads in providing input on strategic direction and day-to-day leadership for the office(s).
• Assist the Team Leads to recruit, mentor, and retain top talent across all DDG disciplines.
• Assist in fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture.
• Assist with staff development, and strategic planning, as well as directing client and community engagement and sales force training.
• Identify Growth Opportunities and Market Trends.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the firm’s presence in the region.
• Support proposal development, fee negotiations, and contract execution.
• Find, Pursue, Coordinate, and Lead efforts for DDG’s participation within local communities of the region.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and community engagements.
• Regularly review and update the market analysis to reflect changes in the market environment and report same through recurring and consistent communications with DDG Executives and Business Unit Leaders / Team Leads.
• Define the company’s long-term vision for the Capital Region, focusing on market expansion into new sectors through collaboration with DDG Executives and Team Leads.
• Create a strategic roadmap outlining the key milestones, timelines, and measurable KPIs for achieving the vision.
• Align the local market strategy with the overall company vision and goals through recurring and consistent communications with DDG Executives and Business Unit Leaders / Team Leads.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and industry partners.
• Build, grow, and maintain a strong DDG presence in the market.
• Actively involve technical staff and managers in client meetings and events encourage the building of strong multi-tiered relationships.

Skills

Networking

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Engineering, Business, or related field

Professional licensure (RA, PE, PLA, PLS) preferred

Job description

Duplantisdesigngroup seeks a dynamic Regional Growth Lead to spearhead growth in the Capital Region. You will partner with VPs, Team Leads and Business Development Contributors to drive opportunities, cultivate client relationships, and lead strategic initiatives across DDG disciplines.

The ideal candidate has a strong track record in business development within the A/E industry, excellent leadership and communication skills, and the ability to translate market insights into actionable plans