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Senior Business Development Lead

Henderson Scott US · Los Angeles, CA, USA ·

Pay:
$115,000-$135,000/yr
Job type:
Full Time

Pay: $115,000-$135,000 (based on experience)

Location: Based in Los Angeles metro area

Responsibilities

Market Presence, Brand & Strategic Growth

  • Strengthen brand visibility and footprint across key West Coast markets, with a focus on California and other strategic regions such as Mexico & Hawaii.
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to align business development efforts with brand strategy, campaigns, and studio positioning.
  • Contribute to marketing initiatives including thought leadership, industry events, awards submissions, client communications, and strategic partnerships that support business growth.
  • Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and pipeline opportunities to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Support long-term growth planning in alignment with the Head of Business Development & Marketing and firm leadership.

Collaboration, Proposals & Storytelling

  • Work closely with the Head of Business Development & Marketing as well as design leadership to develop compelling proposals, presentations, and credentials tailored to each opportunity.
  • Ensure consistency of messaging, brand positioning, and visual identity across all business development efforts.
  • Participate in client meetings, interviews, and presentations, both virtually and in person.

Qualifications & Experience

  • 5-7+ years of experience in business development, marketing, client relations, or strategic growth roles within architecture, interior design, real estate development, hospitality, or luxury residential sectors.
  • Demonstrated experience collaborating with marketing teams or leading marketing-driven growth initiatives, including proposals, branding, events, or thought leadership.
  • Established network within the West Coast hospitality and development market strongly preferred.
  • Proven ability to originate and secure new business opportunities.
  • Strong understanding of brand positioning, messaging, and storytelling within a luxury or design-led context.
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple opportunities simultaneously.
  • Willingness to travel as required for client meetings, presentations, and industry events.

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