S&T Market Leader I

Your role is focused on providing leadership of the S&T market within the Seattle and Portland offices of CannonDesign. This includes being responsible for developing and leading high-performance diverse teams focused on the development and implementation of the Market Business Plan. You will contribute to the success of the firm including the areas of business development and client engagement, client, and team leadership, mentoring of our people, and advancing the quality of work. You will be accountable to integrate our range of design services, managing our processes and delivering solid financial performance for the market. Importantly, you will be an ambassador of our brand, championing Living-Centered Design and bringing our Firm's purpose - to help people continuously flourish - to life in every touchpoint you have with our clients.

Responsibilities

Providing leadership of the S&T market within the Seattle and Portland offices and developing high-performance diverse teams focused on the Market Business Plan; Contributing to business development and client engagement, client and team leadership, mentoring of people, and advancing the quality of work; Integrating the range of design services, managing processes, and delivering solid financial performance for the market; Championing Living-Centered Design and acting as an ambassador of the firm's brand; Developing new business opportunities with new and current client partners to achieve top line targets supporting minimum 10% growth year over year; Leading, engaging, and partnering with clients on billable project-specific work and fostering long-term client relationships; Acting as a leading voice for the market externally and internally through speaking events, writing, and other promotional activities; Mentoring market team members and recruiting talented candidates; Leading the development of a market business plan and advancing strategic initiatives; Pursuing top line growth with a personal goal of $3.0M per year in net signed fees; Understanding market trends and demonstrating knowledge of best practices and evidence-based/research-based design; Collaborating with office practice leader, business practice leader, and client leaders to achieve minimum 10% firm profitability; Assessing, mentoring, coaching, and recruiting staff to build a high-performance, diverse, inclusive team and develop future leaders

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; Must have 12 years minimum experience with a proven track record of strategic growth, market and team leadership, and business development success in the S&T Market; Strong presentations skills are essential; Exceptional client and people leadership skills required; Professional acumen and maturity demonstrated by the ability to communicate authentically and respectfully is essential; Strong business acumen and proven ability to create and execute strategy is needed; Ability to inspire, motivate and develop high-performing, accountable teams; Must be able to demonstrate sound judgement and a sound approach regarding risk management and mitigation; Some travel required

Nice to have

Current Registration/Licensure in Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering preferred; Additional certifications and/or training relevant to this role are preferred

Benefits

Medical; Dental; Vision; Flexible spending account options; Voluntary insurances; Paid time off; Flex-time schedules; Remote work options; 401k plan; Employee perk programs; Discretionary bonuses