Marketing and Business Development Director

Overview

Lead firm-wide marketing and business development strategies for an architecture firm

Key Responsibilities

• strategy development
• pursuit planning
• brand management
• client relations
• innovation
• team leadership

Tasks

As our Marketing & Business Development Director, you will set the course for FPC’s marketing and business development efforts, shaping strategy and driving growth at a pivotal moment in the firm’s history. You will be responsible for guiding brand positioning, strengthening client relationships, and ensuring a coordinated approach to winning work across our target markets and services. This senior leadership position works closely with firm leadership to elevate FPC’s visibility, build lasting relationships, and lead a culture of business development across the firm. -Shape Strategy: Develop and lead firm-wide marketing and business development strategies that align with FPC’s vision, markets, and legacy. -Guide Pursuits: Lead pursuit planning for high-profile and strategic projects, ensuring that our proposals and presentations communicate clear value and differentiation. -Champion Innovation: Introduce tools, best practices, and insights from broader industry trends to keep FPC at the forefront of marketing and business development in the A/E/C field. -Grow Relationships: Build enduring connections with clients, collaborators, and community partners, elevating the firm’s profile and influence. -Strengthen Our Brand: Oversee brand positioning and visibility across platforms, reinforcing FPC’s reputation for design excellence and craft. -Direct Seller-Doers: Establish firmwide BD goals and ensure seller-doers execute their responsibilities; provide structure, accountability, and coaching to strengthen client engagement and pursuit activity. -Inspire Teams: Mentor and collaborate with Principals, seller-doers, and marketing staff to foster a culture of business development, creativity, and client focus.

Requirements

• strategic
• crm
• adobe
• leadership
• bachelor's
• cpsm

What You Bring

-Strategic Thinking: Strong background in developing and executing long-term marketing and business development strategies. -Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with CRM systems, content management, marketing analytics tools, and Adobe Creative Suite. -Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, manage complex initiatives, and collaborate across all levels of an organization. -Communication Skills: Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication abilities. -Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience in the A/E/C industry. CPSM certification required; Pinnacle Experience by SMPS preferred. Established A/E/C network and involvement in SMPS highly desirable.

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Benefits

-Professional Growth: Support for continuing education, leadership development, and participation in professional organizations. -Wellness Initiative: Enjoy wellness programs, including a wellness room, on-site gym, ergonomic and green workspaces, and community wellness activities. -Family Support: Paid parental leave and emergency family leave. -Creative Environment: Work in a newly renovated office in the historic Light Building in downtown San Antonio. -Comprehensive Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K, paid holidays, paid annual leave, and employee stock ownership opportunities. -Community & Social Impact: We are dedicated to our local community and the environment, pursuing B-Corporation and JUST label certifications. We also engage in pro-bono work and offer paid time-off for volunteering.

About Ford Powell & Carson, Inc.

-Blend urban design, master planning, and building design into cohesive cultural and civic projects. -Offer full-service architecture, including programming, schematic through construction, interior design, and BIM modeling. -Integrate design-build delivery, uniting architects, interior designers, and contractors under one roof. -Specialize in campus and civic planning, custom residential, and large-scale preservation projects. -Restore iconic landmarks like the Alamo complex, state capitol, Trinity University, and River Walk segments. -Commit to economy, regional materials, and climate-responsive architectural craft.

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