Senior BD Director, Interior Architecture & Multifamily

Bisnow

United States

Hybrid

USD 150,000 - 175,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

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401(k) with company match

Job summary

Bisnow seeks a Business Development Director to lead the Interior Architecture & Design studio’s growth, sourcing and closing opportunities in multifamily residential and related sectors. You will own the pipeline from early relationship-building to proposals and pitches, collaborating with studio leadership, design teams, and executives to win work and expand client relationships.

This role blends strategic BD with hands-on dealmaking and travel as needed.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in business development, client development, or sales within interior architecture, interior design, or design-focused real estate sectors.
Strong preference for experience in the multifamily residential development market.
Experience and knowledge of interior architecture and design business development.
Existing industry network across developers, owners, operators, and consultants.
Proven track record of generating leads, closing deals, and growing a design-focused practice.
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Experience managing pipelines and forecasting in HubSpot or a comparable CRM.
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Business, Real Estate, Marketing, or a related field.
Willingness to travel as needed based on client opportunities.
For candidates in the Washington DC area, hybrid in-office; otherwise travel at least monthly to HQ.

Responsibilities

Lead and grow a robust pipeline of opportunities for the interior architecture studio with a focus on multifamily and related sectors.
Originate new client relationships and expand existing ones with developers, owners, architects, and real estate partners.
Speak fluently in interior architecture and interior design, engaging with technical teams and C-suite stakeholders.
Identify, qualify, and pursue outbound opportunities aligned with goals and market positioning.
Collaborate with leadership to shape growth strategy, target clients, and priority markets.
Lead and support proposal development, including strategy, narratives, fee structures, and pitches.
Represent the company at industry events to build visibility and relationships.
Maintain pipeline reporting and forecasting in HubSpot CRM.
Research prospective clients, projects, and market trends to inform outreach.
Partner with Place Consulting and Agency BD leaders as needed, owning focused pursuits.