Business Development Manager

Forms+Surfaces Inc•Boston, MA

About The Position

Forms+Surfaces designs and manufactures products that shape the built environment at scale. From major transportation hubs to civic spaces and campuses, our work lives where performance, durability, and design matter most. Our approach is guided by a core principle: Sustainability through Longevity. We believe the most sustainable solutions are those that endure both physically and aesthetically, remaining relevant and performing over time. We are seeking a Business Development Manager to lead growth across the New England region, focused on our Site & Outdoor product systems. This is not a traditional sales role. It is a market-facing position responsible for influencing projects early, navigating complexity, and carrying opportunities from concept through realization. You will operate at the intersection of design, construction, and manufacturing. Our work is embedded throughout the New England market, shaping environments across workplace, civic, academic, and mixed-use developments. The Business Development Manager will build upon an established regional presence while expanding influence across future opportunities. These projects reflect the diversity of environments we operate in and the expectation that our partners can navigate both design intent and real-world execution. This role is responsible for building the next generation of projects that define the region. Complex, meaningful projects: Airports, campuses, public infrastructure System-based thinking: Not just products, but integrated solutions Real manufacturing depth: Direct connection to how things are made Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with design, engineering, and operations Long-term opportunity: Build a territory with real influence and ownership Forms+Surfaces is a design-led manufacturing company built on the idea that good design and good manufacturing compound over time. We operate with a collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset and value individuals who take ownership, think critically, and contribute across disciplines. We offer a competitive compensation structure, strong benefits, and long-term growth opportunities within a dynamic and evolving organization. The Company is an equal-opportunity employer.

Requirements

Ability to understand and communicate technical, design-driven solutions
Experience working within the A&D and construction ecosystem
Strong instincts around how projects move from concept to completion
Capability to build trust and long-term relationships across multiple stakeholders
Comfort operating in a fast-paced, self-directed environment

Responsibilities

Build and influence relationships with landscape architects, architects, owners, and contractors
Position Forms+Surfaces solutions early in the design process to shape specifications
Navigate projects through bidding, value engineering, and execution
Partner internally with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to ensure successful delivery
Develop a deep understanding of regional market dynamics and identify strategic opportunities