Now Hiring - Business Development Manager of Education in Newport Beach, CA

YOUR ROLE

As the Business Development Manager of Education at HPI, you will lead and manage the business development activities and initiatives for the thriving, well-established Education & Student Housing sector. The geographic focus of this role includes Southern & Northern California. This position can be based out of our Orange County or San Diego County office.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead and coordinate, together with the Principals, all business development activities related to Education and Student Housing
• Develop and maintain a strong market understanding, research market trends and share knowledge with the professionals in the market
• Develop, in collaboration with leadership and colleagues, the business development plan including strategic visioning, development of initiatives and revenue projection.
• Strategically identify opportunities and potential relationships as well as nurture existing relationships
• Facilitate introductions of potential clients to members of the firm
• Attend industry networking events/conferences and actively participate in relevant associations
• Pursue and follow up on leads in the market as directed
• Evaluate opportunities (i.e. potential fee, length of engagement, quality of design, credibility of client)
• Track target clients, industry leads and opportunities as well as relationship engagement
• Collaborate with the Marketing team in the proposal / qualification response process
• Collaborate with the Marketing team in the development and tracking of other education sector marketing initiatives.
• Work with Project teams on interview preparation including the message and delivery
• Work with leadership to implement technology strategies into the firm specific to CRM

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 or more years of related experience, preferably in a professional services field
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines

**We offer a competitive salary and benefits package which offers: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k), along with paid Vacation and paid Holidays

Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job poster