Business Development Jobs in Portland, OR

Business Development Coordinator

Schmidt Architects: A Cresanti Company | Portland, Oregon

Schmidt Architects has been part of the Pacific Northwest design and development community for more than 30 years. Under new leadership, we are entering an exciting new chapter focused on growth, strong relationships, and exceptional client service.

We are looking for a Business Development Coordinator to help us grow the firm's project portfolio and develop new sources of work across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.

This is a key role within the firm. Your primary responsibility will be to create opportunities for Schmidt Architects to win more work by developing relationships, identifying upcoming projects, strengthening our network, and keeping the firm connected to the people shaping the region's built environment.

The Role

Working closely with firm leadership, you will help develop and execute Schmidt Architects' business development strategy.

You will:

• Develop relationships with developers, owners, builders, brokers, and other potential clients and partners
• Identify upcoming development, construction, and investment opportunities where Schmidt Architects can provide value
• Research projects, organizations, and decision-makers and develop thoughtful strategies for connecting with them
• Maintain a strong and organized pipeline of prospective projects and clients
• Initiate and manage outreach through email, phone, LinkedIn, events, introductions, and personal relationships
• Schedule meetings and create opportunities for firm leadership to develop new client relationships
• Maintain relationships throughout the sales cycle and ensure consistent follow-up
• Reconnect with past clients and leverage Schmidt Architects' established network and 30+ year history
• Monitor the Portland and Pacific Northwest development community and keep the firm informed about relevant opportunities
• Support proposals, presentations, interviews, and other efforts to secure new work
• Represent Schmidt Architects professionally at industry events and within the community
• Work directly with leadership to continually identify ways to increase the firm's revenue and project pipeline

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role is ultimately measured by the amount and quality of new work brought to the firm.

We want someone who can help us consistently build a pipeline of meaningful opportunities, develop relationships with the right people, and turn those relationships into projects.

You'll be expected to understand:

Who is building?
What are they building?
Who is making the decisions?
How can Schmidt Architects add value?
And how do we build the relationship that leads to the work?

This is a relationship-driven business development role, but it is also a results-driven position.

Who You Are

You are polished, personable, ambitious, organized, and genuinely interested in building relationships.

You may have experience in:

• Architecture
• Real estate development
• Commercial real estate
• Construction
• Brokerage
• Professional services
• Business development
• Client relations

Experience in the AEC or real estate industries is a plus, but we are also open to someone with a strong track record of relationship building and the drive to learn the industry.

Above all, you are someone who:

• Builds trust quickly
• Communicates exceptionally well
• Is comfortable meeting new people
• Has excellent follow-through
• Is persistent without being transactional
• Understands how relationships develop into business
• Takes initiative
• Is highly organized
• Is motivated by measurable results
• Wants to play a meaningful role in growing a company

Why Schmidt Architects

This is an opportunity to join an established Portland architecture firm at an exciting point in its growth.

You'll work directly with firm leadership and have a significant role in shaping the firm's future client base, project portfolio, and presence throughout the Pacific Northwest.

We believe the best business is built through great work, strong relationships, and a reputation that makes people want to work with you again.

We're looking for someone who can help us do all three.

Pay: $63,397.71 - $76,349.94 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person