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Experienced Business Development Professional - Custom Signage / Architectural Elements
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DCL Design Communications
Avon, MA (In Person)
$141,681 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with a builder of high-visibility architectural products for renowned clients around the world? Design Communications Ltd. (DCL) is a premier custom manufacturer of specialty signage, custom interiors, unique lighting solutions, themed environments, tech-integrated installations, and elaborate sculptural elements with offices in Greater Boston, New York, and Orlando. Currently, we're on the lookout for a highly creative and self-motivated Project Developer to join our spectacularly talented team, recognized as the best in the world at what they do! At DCL, we value positive attitudes, quick thinking, and professionalism while working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment focused on delivering exceptional custom architectural solutions. As a Project Developer , you will spearhead business development efforts by building and fostering strong industry relationships, identifying active project opportunities nationwide and globally, and driving successful project acquisition efforts from concept through contract negotiation. This senior-level role is ideal for an experienced signage, themed environment, experiential, exhibit, or architectural fabrication professional who thrives on managing complex, large-scale custom projects. You'll work closely with Estimating, Project Management, and executive leadership teams to develop bid packages, budgets, schedules, and strategic client solutions while mentoring junior staff and contributing to DCL's continued growth and industry leadership.
What You'll Do:
- Build and foster strong client relationships while maintaining a positive customer experience throughout project engagement
- Identify and pursue active project acquisition and business development opportunities across the industry
- Make presentations and provide expert consultation services to clients and project stakeholders
- Lead bid proposal preparation, estimating efforts, budget development, and schedule planning
- Participate in contract negotiations and support project acquisition strategies
- Collaborate closely with Estimating, Engineering, Fabrication, and Project Management teams
- Liaise with Project Managers throughout the project delivery process to ensure successful execution
- Maintain awareness of active projects and industry trends nationwide and globally
- Support and mentor junior team members as needed
- Travel based on client and project needs
- Sustain technical knowledge by participating in industry events, reviewing professional publications, and maintaining awareness of evolving fabrication and construction processes
- Other duties as assigned If the following describes you, we want to hear from you!
Who You Are:
- A self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
- A strategic thinker with strong business development and relationship-building skills
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- A professional communicator who is confident presenting to clients and stakeholders
- A team-oriented leader who enjoys mentoring others and contributing to company success
- Someone who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and exceptional client experiences
- A positive professional with a great sense of humor and outstanding communication skills
Your Qualifications:
- Experience and expertise: 5+ years of experience in signage, themed environment, innovative tech integrations, exhibit, experiential, or architectural fabrication industries
- Proven success in business management, project development, and/or project management
- Strong knowledge of construction, design, engineering, fabrication, and installation processes
- Experience in leading bid proposal preparation, estimating and budget development, and schedule planning
Presentation Skills:
Capable of making presentations and providing expert consultation services to customers- Ability to establish and preserve positive client relationships throughout engagements
- Proficiency working in a PC environment, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Exceptional organizational, interpersonal skills, & negotiation skills: Ability to participate in and support contract negotiations
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to work directly with executive staff and mentor junior team members
A Collaborative Spirit:
The ability to take direction and suggestions in an open collaborative waySense of Humor and Communication Skills:
Maintain a positive attitude and excellent communication, both written and verbal- Pride in
Work:
Take ownership of your role and responsibilities- Willingness and ability to travel as needed Check out http://www.