Business Development Specialist; Learning Environments

Seattle, WA, United States

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Business Development Specialist; Learning Environments Job Posting

Apr. 30, 2024

Business Development Specialist; Learning Environments Location: Seattle, WA

Firm Description Integrus Architecture is a Pacific Northwest design practice offering architectural, structural engineering, experiential design, and interior design with offices in Spokane, Seattle, and Portland.

At Integrus we create the environments that bring people together and support the best of human aspiration, potential, and goodwill. We DESIGN FOR THE COMMONS .

Our practice centers around the concept that to create these spaces we must first appreciate the intricacies of how we go here, consider the motivations behind our desires, and imagine a future in which everyone feels accepted. This is the COMMONS . Driven by this belief, we focus our efforts around three pillars: Supporting Architectures of Care and Belonging, Shape Spaces of Inclusion and Resilience, and Sustaining our Environments through Stewardship and Innovation.

Position Description Business development and marketing requires both regional networks and focus area expertise. We are seeking a Business Development Specialist to:

Lead our business development and marketing activities for our K12 Learning Environments focus area

Provide senior leadership, oversight, and service for all BD/Marketing efforts in our Seattle location.

You will collaborate directly with our Principals and design experts, building and implementing our Learning Environments Strategic Marketing Plan across the Pacific Northwest and in support of success in each of our three offices.

As a Business Development Specialist, you will be an integral, full-time team member in our Marketing/Business Development group as you:

Serve as the lead administrator for our K12 Learning Environments focus area, including facilitating team meetings, researching, and tracking opportunities

Serve as a key contributor to both our strategic marketing plan for K12 Learning Environments, and tactical implementation of that plan

Actively build a network of relationships in the K12 ethos locally, regionally, and nationally, and facilitate connections between that network and our design professionals

Communicate Integrus’ branded messages for identity, culture, mission, and commitment to K12 Learning Environments

Identify, target, and track future opportunities in our K-12 education focus area

Research and execute K-12 Learning Environments focus area strategies

Craft proposals and assist teams to prepare for interviews

Supporting teams in award submittals, project photography, and articles

Attending K-12 education conferences and organizations for new business development

Mentor our Seattle marketing staff and design professionals

Collaborate with our communications and visualizations teams to create compelling graphics, brochures, and marketing materials, and social media content campaigns

Manage office-wide commitment to consistent use of our branded messaging, including applying and evolving our brand standards guidebook to all marketing and business development activities

A successful candidate is highly communicative, possesses the ability to motivate others to reach finite milestones, is adept at maintaining a robust library of materials/content, and is capable of being a knowledge expert for project teams.

Please note This is  NOT a Digital Marketing Focused position. Successful candidates will have more experience with writing and development of articles, proposals, and similar documents than social media or digital marketing experience.

Position Requirements Bachelor’s Degree or higher in English, Marketing, Graphics, Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or a related field

Minimum 8 years’ experience creating content to targeted audiences

Writing and graphic editing experience

Excellent critical thinking, interpersonal and collaboration skills

Excellent verbal, written communication, and graphic skills

Excellent time management and multitasking skills

Position Preferences An understanding of the architectural, engineering, and/or construction (AEC) industry, with a focus in K-12 education

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite - specifically InDesign and Photoshop, as well as MS Outlook, Excel, and Word

Travel and out-of-office This position is full-time in the Seattle office, and can expect some day travel, evening and off-hour work, and overnight travel to other offices, conferences, etc. This role has responsibility for marketing and business development success at all of Integrus’ locations and will require occasional time in our offices outside of Seattle.

Salary Range This position offers $83,000 – $115,000 per year with a midpoint at $99,000 . New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience and market.

100% Employer-paid insurance for staff, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability

3 weeks’ vacation plus sick leave, 9 paid holidays including 2 “flex” days

FSA plan for dependent care and transportation costs

Professional licensing and certification support

Best Practices Statements JEDI Practice at Integrus We view all aspects of our Practice through a JEDI lens, and we seek to make a positive impact by applying that lens in everything we do, in our culture, in our design, and in our communities. Our JEDI plan is available upon request. We also are recipients of the Just label and offer transparency in our business and employment practices through participation in the label:  International Living Future Institute JUST 2.0 Label.

Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship at Integrus Integrus is committed to being a part of the solution to decarbonization. We are signatory to the AIA 2030 Commitment and the SE 2050 Commitment and are dedicated to prioritizing human health and well-being in all our work. We honor the integrity of place and value solutions that serve human needs and regenerate the health of our natural systems. For more information, our Sustainability Action Plan is available upon request.

Equal opportunity statement Integrus Architecture is an EEO/AAP employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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