Director of Business Development

PGAL is an international design firm specializing in architecture, interior architecture, engineering, and planning for a diverse group of public and private sector clients.

Our culture energetic, collaborative, and open and offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of project types. PGAL an ideal place to build a career and develop skills in design, project delivery, entrepreneurship, leadership,and life.

Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.

We are seeking an energetic and creative Director of Business Development to support our Los Angeles office. This position is responsible for the planning and coordination of all marketing and business development endeavors, as well as assist, when needed, with firm-wide marketing efforts.

Responsibilities

Including, but not limited to,

• Plan and conduct business development activities in collaboration with Los Angeles principal-in-charge (PIC) and other firm principals and business development directors
• Develop statement of qualifications (SOQ) and RFQ / RFP responses in collaboration with Principals
• Develop and prepare PowerPoint presentations
• Collaborate with Marketing Director on Los Angeles marketing and public relations needs
• Participate in firm-wide marketing team weekly conference calls and other BD / marketing activities
• Participate in industry conferences and events
• Utilize existing contacts and build local networks to raise the firm’s Los Angeles profile in key markets including (but not limited to) civic, higher education, hospitality, aviation, interiors, and corporate / commercial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field
• Five+ years of relevant experience in the Los Angeles A / E / C industry
• Technical competencies including : Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly extensive experience with InDesign; Microsoft Office including PowerPoint;

Deltek Vision CRM, OpenAsset, and Prezi experience is a plus

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills : ability to prioritize competing scheduling demands
• Ability to independently define, schedule, and manage the proposal preparation process, including the ability to understand and analyze RFQ / RFP requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal direction
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team structure
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

PGAL offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) and profit sharing.

We also offer paid leave inclusive of holidays, and PTO.

If you are a highly motivated, detail oriented and enthusiastic candidate with the ability to prioritize, organize, and maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment, please apply.

Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education. Typical range is $65,000-$99,000.

An Equal Opportunity Employer Females / Minorities / Veterans / Disabled

PGAL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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