Business Development Manager

Forms+Surfaces Inc•Seattle, WA

13d•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Forms+Surfaces is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead growth across the Pacific Northwest market, focused on its Architectural Products portfolio, including wall systems, elevator interiors, and integrated surface solutions. This market-facing role influences projects early, navigates complex opportunities, and carries them from concept through realization. The role operates at the intersection of design, construction, and manufacturing within highly coordinated interior environments. The Business Development Manager builds relationships with architects, interior designers, owners, developers, and contractors; positions systems early in the design process; and guides projects through design development, budgeting, value engineering, and execution. The role also translates design intent into manufacturable, high-performance solutions and partners with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to support successful delivery. The manager develops a deep understanding of regional market dynamics, particularly large-scale interior environments. The position builds on Forms+Surfaces’ established Pacific Northwest presence and expands influence across future workplace, healthcare, transportation, and mixed-use projects. The company describes itself as a design-led manufacturing company focused on thoughtful problem solving, long-term thinking, and products intended to endure physically and aesthetically.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Background in architecture or interior design.
Background in construction management or project management.
Background in architectural systems or product sales.
Experience or familiarity with commercial, healthcare, institutional, transportation, workplace, or mixed-use project environments.

Responsibilities

Lead growth across the Pacific Northwest market for the Architectural Products portfolio.
Build and influence relationships with architects, interior designers, owners, developers, and contractors.
Position Forms+Surfaces systems early in the design process to shape project specifications.
Navigate complex, multi-phase projects through design development, budgeting, value engineering, and execution.
Translate design intent into manufacturable, high-performance solutions.
Partner 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.
Build on the established regional presence and expand influence across future project opportunities.