VP of Business Development | Hospitality Interior Design
- Denver, CO
- Permanent
- Full-time
Remote working based in the United States (ideally SE of the US)The Vice President of Business Development - Hospitality or Student Housing is responsible for driving the sales, growth, and expansion of the firms hospitality or student housing portfolio. This position is pivotal in identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, creating and executing business development strategies that enhance the companys market presence in the hospitality or student housing sector. The VP of BD Hospitality or Student Housing will work closely with the executive leadership, marketing, and design teams to ensure alignment with business goals and revenue targets.Key Responsibilities:
- Sales Strategy and Leadership
- Client Relationship Management
- Business Development and Market Expansion
- Collaboration with Design and Operations Teams
- Brand Positioning and Marketing Support
- Sales Performance and Reporting
- Negotiation and Closing
- A bachelors degree in business, sales, marketing, interior design, or a related field is required. An advanced degree or certifications in sales, business development, or interior design is a plus.
- 7-10 + years in high level sales position in the architecture and interior design sectors, focusing on hospitality and/or student housing projects
- Demonstrated knowledge of strategic sales planning, forecasting, and achieving sales goals
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and work in fast paced environment.
- Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of the interior design industry, particularly within the hospitality or student housing sector. Knowledge of trends, design aesthetics, and hospitality or student housing processes is essential.
- Sales Leadership: Proven track record of leading sales teams, managing relationships, and driving revenue growth, preferably in an interior design or construction-related field.
- Relationship Building: Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with developers, architects, contractors, and other industry professionals.
- Communication and Negotiation Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to negotiate high-value contracts and present design solutions effectively.
- Financial Acumen: Understanding of project budgeting and the ability to assess and communicate financial implications of design proposals.
- Project Management Experience: Familiarity with the hospitality or student housing development process and the ability to work collaboratively with design and operations teams to ensure project success.
- Competitive Annual Salary + Bonus Structure + Full Benefits Package
- Excellent company culture and work/life balance - dedicated to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment for all employees, including a wellness week for employees.
- Full Benefits Package includes healthcare (medical, dental, vision), Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance, 401K with employer match, PTO, Holidays, Sick Days, Parental Leave, Incentives, team gatherings, and more.
- OUR CLIENTS hire us to FIND YOU
- Exclusively focused on the Architecture and Design industries
- We work with the DECISION MAKERS Owners, Principals, Directors and HR
- CONFIDENTIALITY & PROFESSIONALISM: We assist with the entire process so that looking into a new opportunity is DISCRETE and CONFIDENTIAL we highly value your current position and will never do anything that would bring your future into jeopardy
- EXPERTISE: In the industry since 2003
- We are your advocate and WE GET IT we know making a career decision is difficult and were here for you throughout the whole process