Business Development Manager

Forms+Surfaces Inc•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Forms+Surfaces is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead growth across the Los Angeles region, focused on Site & Outdoor product systems. This market-facing role influences projects early, navigates complexity, and carries opportunities from concept through realization. It operates at the intersection of design, construction, and manufacturing, building on the company’s established regional presence while expanding its influence across future opportunities. The role involves building relationships with landscape architects, architects, owners, and contractors; positioning solutions early in the design process to shape specifications; navigating projects through bidding, value engineering, and execution; and partnering with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to support successful delivery. The manager will develop an understanding of regional market dynamics and identify strategic opportunities. The position supports complex projects such as airports, campuses, and public infrastructure. It emphasizes integrated, system-based solutions, direct connection to manufacturing, cross-functional collaboration, and ownership of a territory. Forms+Surfaces describes itself as a design-led manufacturing company with a collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset.

Requirements

Ability to understand and communicate technical, design-driven solutions.
Experience working within the architecture and design (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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in architectural or landscape design.
Experience in construction or project management.
Experience in architectural product or systems sales.

Responsibilities

Lead growth across the Los Angeles region, focused on Site & Outdoor product systems.
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 with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to ensure successful delivery.
Develop a deep understanding of regional market dynamics and identify strategic opportunities.
Build upon the company’s established regional presence and expand influence across future opportunities.
Build the next generation of projects that define the region.