Education Market Leader I

The role

This role provides leadership for the Education market within the Seattle and Portland offices. You will develop and lead diverse teams, manage business development, and oversee client engagement and financial performance.

What you will do

• Develop and lead high-performance diverse teams
• Implement the Market Business Plan
• Develop new business opportunities to achieve top line targets
• Lead and partner with clients on billable project-specific work
• Act as a leading voice for the market through speaking and writing
• Mentor market team members and recruit talented candidates
• Identify future market trends and opportunities
• Ensure market profitability
• Manage risk and mitigation

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• 12 years minimum experience with a proven track record of strategic growth, market and team leadership, and business development success in the Education Market
• Strong presentations skills
• Exceptional client and people leadership skills
• Professional acumen and maturity to communicate authentically and respectfully
• Strong business acumen and proven ability to create and execute strategy
• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop high-performing, accountable teams
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgement and a sound approach regarding risk management and mitigation

Nice to have

• Current Registration/Licensure in Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering
• Additional certifications and/or training relevant to this role

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Flexible spending account options
• Voluntary insurances
• Paid time off
• Flex-time schedules
• Remote work options
• 401k plan
• Employee perk programs

About the company

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. The firm uses Living-Centered Design to solve challenges for clients and society.