Business Unit Leader

Blueprint Hires•Sacramento, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A design firm specializing in architecture, interiors, engineering, and planning is seeking a Business Development Lead to help expand their retail practice by cultivating new client relationships and leading impactful commercial projects at their Sacramento, CA office. This role involves developing and executing a strategic business development plan to grow retail architecture opportunities across regional markets, building and maintaining relationships with key industry players, and serving as Architect of Record and Project Manager or Principal in Charge for select retail projects. The position requires collaboration across disciplines to deliver high-quality projects and identifying opportunities for cross-selling services to strengthen client partnerships.

Requirements

Licensed Architect with strong knowledge of retail project delivery and applicable building regulations.
Demonstrated experience leading retail developments including ground-up centers, repositioning projects, or tenant improvements.
Strong business development mindset with excellent communication, emotional intelligence, and relationship-building skills across Oregon, Washington, and California markets.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a strategic business development plan to grow retail architecture opportunities across regional markets.
Build and maintain relationships with developers, brokers, contractors, and consultants throughout the retail real estate community.
Serve as Architect of Record and lead select retail projects as Project Manager or Principal in Charge.
Collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-quality ground-up, renovation, and tenant improvement projects.
Identify opportunities to cross-sell services and strengthen long-term client partnerships.