[Hiring] Sr. Education Client Leader I @CannonDesign

Role Description

Your role is focused on providing seasoned client leadership within the Education Market in the Great Lakes Region to build and maintain strategic long-term relationships for the Education Market with CannonDesign's premier target clients. You will contribute to the success of the firm, including in the areas of marketing and business development, client and team leadership, mentoring our people, and advancing the quality of our work. You will be accountable to integrate our range of design services, manage our processes and deliver solid financial performance for these clients. Importantly, you will be an ambassador of our brand, championing Living-Centered Design and bringing our Firm's purpose - to help people continuously flourish - to life in every touchpoint you have with our clients.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of experience in the Education market with a proven track record of client and team leadership, and business development success.
• Previous experience in client leadership roles connected to an office, market, or region with multiple successful client relationships.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• Current Registration/Licensure in Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering preferred.
• Additional certifications and/or training relevant to this role are preferred.
• Strong business acumen and proven ability to create and execute strategy.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Exceptional client and people leadership skills.
• Professional acumen and maturity demonstrated by the ability to communicate authentically and respectfully.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop high-performing, accountable teams.
• Some travel required.

Requirements

• Client Leadership: Leading, engaging and partnering with our premier clients on billable project-specific work.
• Top Line Growth: Developing new net signed fee opportunities for our markets, practices, and service lines.
• Team Leadership: Leading and mentoring project teams and engaging with the practice to advance the firm.
• Areas of Focus:
  • Client Leadership: Responsible for the leadership and growth of client relationships.
  • Top Line Development: Provide new net signed fee opportunities through proactive identification.
  • Team Leadership Skills: Build and lead diverse and inclusive teams.
  • Strategy and Planning: Develop an understanding of the business, operations and process needs of the client.
  • Bottom Line Growth: Ensure our firm’s business practices and goals are successfully implemented.
  • Staff Development: Mentoring and growing emerging professionals.
• Time Commitments:
  • 35% of your time should be devoted to business development activities.
  • 45% of your time should be focused on engaging and partnering with clients on billable project work.
  • 10% of your time should be devoted to team leadership.

Benefits

• Salary range: $143,800 to $179,800 annually.
• Discretionary bonuses may be available.
• Full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances.
• Paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options.
• 401k plan and employee perk programs.