Education Market Leader I

Your role is focused on providing leadership of the Education market within the Denver office 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 Education market within the Denver office; Developing and leading high-performance diverse teams focused on the development and implementation of the Market Business Plan; Contributing to business development and client engagement; Advancing innovative solutions that differentiate the firm and foster strong long term client relationships; Acting as a leading voice for the market externally and internally; Mentoring market team members and recruiting talented candidates; Leading the development of a market business plan; Pursuing new target clients and nurturing existing client relationships; Serving as a client leader and/or subject matter expert where appropriate; Identifying future market trends and opportunities; Implementing bottom line initiatives to achieve minimum 10% firm profitability; Assessing, mentoring, coaching, and recruiting staff to build a high-performance team

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; 12 years minimum experience with a proven track record of strategic growth, market and team leadership, and business development success in the Education Market; Strong presentation skills; Exceptional client and people leadership skills; Professional acumen and maturity demonstrated by the ability to communicate authentically and respectfully; Strong business acumen and proven ability to create and execute strategy; 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; Additional certifications and/or training relevant to this role

Benefits

Discretionary bonuses; Medical, dental and vision coverage; Flexible spending account options; Voluntary insurances; Paid time off; Flex-time schedules; Remote work options; 401k plan; Employee perk programs