Business Development Manager

Forms+Surfaces Inc•Seattle, WA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Forms+Surfaces designs and manufactures architectural products that shape the built environment at scale. From major transportation hubs to commercial towers and institutional projects, 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 Seattle, WA and Western Canada market, focused on our Architectural Products portfolio including wall systems, elevator interiors, and integrated surface solutions. 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 within highly coordinated interior environments. Our work is embedded throughout the Pacific Northwest market, shaping interior environments across workplace, healthcare, transportation, and mixed-use developments. The Business Development Manager will build upon an established regional presence while expanding influence across future opportunities. Representative projects include: Clackamas Community College – Harmony Campus, Woolworth Building. These projects reflect the complexity of interior architectural environments and the expectation that our partners can navigate both design intent and real-world execution, delivering solutions that are built to last. This role is responsible for building the next generation of projects that define the region.

Requirements

Ability to understand and communicate complex, system-based architectural solutions
Experience working within the A&D and construction ecosystem
Strong instincts around how large, coordinated projects move from concept to completion
Ability to engage across multiple stakeholders, from design teams to ownership groups
Comfort navigating technical discussions, specifications, and project constraints
A self-directed approach with the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Architecture or interior design background
Construction management or project management background
Architectural systems or product sales background

Responsibilities

Build and influence relationships with architects, interior designers, owners, developers, and contractors
Position Forms+Surfaces systems early in the design process to shape specifications
Navigate complex, multi-phase projects through design development, budgeting, value engineering, and execution
Translate design intent into manufacturable, high-performance solutions
Partner internally with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to ensure successful delivery
Develop a deep understanding of regional market dynamics, with a focus on large-scale interior environments