Practice Strategy Leader - Hospitality

NELSON Worldwide • Seattle, WA

2d • $120,000 - $190,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Practice Strategy Leader drives the expansion and development of the Hospitality Practice across the country. This role is crucial in identifying growth opportunities, establishing strategic partnerships, and enhancing our market presence. This requires a visionary leader with deep understanding of market trends, client needs, and competitive dynamics within the architecture and design industry.

Attributes to support the NELSON Culture: Inspire, Create, Transform, Serve:
Serve - Have a positive attitude and be receptive to feedback given by Teammates and/or clients
Serve - Foster a commitment to external and internal client service
Inspire - Understand and execute NELSON’s best business practices and policies
Inspire - Promote the company’s image and culture both internally and externally
Transform - Hold in the highest regard personal and professional growth
Inspire and Serve - Consistently be a team player and demonstrate the following qualities: honoring commitments to team, trust in your teammates and give them cause to trust you, support your team, participate in your fair share of the team workload
Create - Interact with other teams and/or collaborate with them when necessary
Create - Utilize personal strengths to benefit not only your Team but the Company as a whole
Inspire - Be an ambassador for the firm when attending professional events, Client or Design related, outside of the office

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Real Estate, Planning, Interior Design, Business Administration, or Information Management from an accredited University.
• 15+ years relevant industry experience preferred, or equivalent in appropriate education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Practice Development: Lead the development and expansion of the national practice, ensuring alignment with the company's vision and goals.
• Growth Strategy: Formulate and implement comprehensive growth strategies to increase market share and drive revenue growth.
• Strategic Partnerships: Identify and establish strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including clients, industry partners, etc.
• Client Engagement: Establish a culture of Delivery Excellence. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and exceeded.
• Team Leadership: Partner to the Practice Delivery Leader and team to ensure performance metrics are achieved while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration
• Data-Driven Decisions: Utilize data analytics to inform strategic decisions and measure the success of growth initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including marketing (in-depth market research to identify trends, opportunities, competitive landscape, and drive RFP process), Project Management Center of Excellence (PMO) design, and operations, to ensure alignment and support for growth initiatives.

Benefits

• 401(K) plan with company match
• Full health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Wellness program with rewards for healthy activities
• Pet Insurance
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible working schedules and work from home options based on client’s needs
• Professional Development including discretionary support and reimbursement for registrations, certifications, and membership to a professional organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior