Your Role
As a market-facing practitioner with deep knowledge and experience, you will join the team to build our book of business in the local tenant direct workplace market leveraging Gensler thought leadership and cultivating strategic relationships.You are adept at business development while also taking on a leadership role on projects. Working collaboratively within the studio and Gensler network, you will help shape how we get the work and help mentor the next generation of design professionals.Your goals and professional outlook align with Gensler's "one-firm firm" culture and people first philosophy.
TheSan Diego office is seeking amarket leader for tenant direct workplaceinteriorsto assume a key leadership role. The qualified candidate will have exceptional client relationship skills and a portfolio of innovative design solutions with an emphasis on built work.
What You Will Do
As a thought and knowledge leader, seller, and doer, you will work in concert with the studio's senior leadership developing and executing strategies to grow the studio'stenant direct interiors practice through expanding existing client relationships and developing new lines ofwork
Have an in-depth portfolio of high-quality built work that compliments the office's current portfolio
Develop collaborative relationships in the firm, with clients, and with other key constituents
Collaborate with design teams to deliver informed project solutions based on marketexpertiseand deep understanding of client goals
Partner withleadershipto establish budgetary framework and investment strategies for the studio
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and workplans
Lead relationships with the client, contractor, agencies, as well as engineering and specialty consultants
Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and consultantagreements
Your Qualifications
Registered architector interior designerwith at least 15 years of experience; inclusive of10+ years of recent, progressive experience leading the planning and design of all phases ofworkplaceinteriorsprojects
LEED AP preferred; committed to the principles of sustainable design and resilient communities
Excellent presentation and interview skills; ability to sell planning solutions to the highest level of decision makers (owners, directors, brokers, etc.), and to speak holistically about planning/issues/trends, in interviews
Experience winning and delivering various scaledworkplaceprojects and taking advantage of synergies across market sectors in business developmentpursuits
Ability to build project-specific strategies in the business development phase by creating a unique value proposition, design strategy, presentation content, differentiation and value-added elements while collaborating with studio leadership
Proven track record ofidentifyingleads, developing relationships, and building a network
Connected and well-regarded within the community and active in industry organizations
Skilled at developing and motivating teams of people both internally and externally
*TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT*
**The base salary range will be estimated between $125,000 - $150,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.
Life at Gensler
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.
As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.