S&T Market Leader I
The S&T Market Leader I at CannonDesign is a pivotal role responsible for leading the Science and Technology (S&T) market within the Seattle and Portland offices. This position involves developing and guiding high-performance, diverse teams to implement the Market Business Plan, contributing to the firm's success through business development, client engagement, and team leadership. The role emphasizes integrating CannonDesign's comprehensive design services, managing processes, and ensuring strong financial performance for the market. As an ambassador of the brand, the S&T Market Leader I champions Living-Centered Design, embodying the firm's purpose to help people continuously flourish in every client interaction.
Key responsibilities include market growth, client leadership, market brand enhancement, and practice support. The S&T Market Leader I is tasked with developing new business opportunities with both new and existing clients to achieve top-line targets, aiming for a minimum 10% growth of the practice year over year. This involves leading and partnering with clients on billable project-specific work, advancing innovative solutions that differentiate the firm, and fostering strong, long-term client relationships that present opportunities for future work. Additionally, the role includes acting as a leading voice for the market both externally and internally, participating in speaking events, writing, and other activities that promote the firm and its work. Engaging in activities to advance the firm, the region, the market, and the office, as well as mentoring market team members and recruiting talented candidates to build a high-performing team, are also key aspects of the role.
The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with current registration or licensure in Architecture, Interior Design, or Engineering preferred. A minimum of 12 years of experience with a proven track record of strategic growth, market and team leadership, and business development success in the S&T market is required. Strong presentation skills, exceptional client and people leadership abilities, and professional acumen demonstrated by the ability to communicate authentically and respectfully are essential. The candidate should have strong business acumen and a proven ability to create and execute strategy, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing, accountable teams. Sound judgment and a solid approach to risk management and mitigation are necessary, along with the ability to travel as required.
The salary range for this position is $117,000.00 to $146,300.00 annually. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. The benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending account options, and voluntary insurances. Additional perks include paid time off, flex-time summer hours, remote work options, a 401(k) plan, and employee perk programs. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.
CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. The firm is committed to Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using its talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. CannonDesign advocates for equity, diversity, and inclusion through the leadership of its DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups, and other community advocacy initiatives. The firm is committed to ensuring its practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around it, and focused on the future of design. CannonDesign is relentless in its pursuit of client adoration, not simply satisfaction, and consistent delivery of the best service is a core value.
Working at CannonDesign offers opportunities for advancement, a collaborative and inclusive environment, and the chance to contribute to meaningful, lasting differences in the world. The firm emphasizes communication and transparency, encouraging employees to share ideas and address challenges openly. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment, ensuring a supportive and respectful workplace for all employees.