Business Development Specialist

Cleveland, OH
Contracted to Full Time
Experienced
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
LGA Partners, a leading architecture firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, is currently seeking a Business Development Specialist to lead our market expansion, identify growth opportunities, and foster existing relationships. As a known firm within the Pittsburgh Region, we are looking to strategically grow our presence in neighboring markets, including Cleveland, and are seeking a driven, strategic-minded Business Development Specialist to lead the charge. This role will sit in our Cleveland Office with occasional travel to Pittsburgh as needed.

How You’ll Make an Impact:
  • Identify, track, and pursue new business opportunities in Cleveland and other target regions
  • Develop outreach strategies and target markets to acquire new business 
  • Collaborate with Studio Leaders and Firm Management to ensure development efforts are aligned with market goals
  • Ensure Firm reaches revenue targets and goals
  • Represent LGA at industry events, conferences, and client meetings
  • Build and strengthen business relationships with existing clients, contractors, and other stakeholders
  • Promote long-lasting client relationships
  • Strengthen LGA’s brand in the marketplace
  • Collaborate with our Marketing team to prepare proposals, RFPs, and presentations
  • Attend and assist with internal Business Development meetings
  • Prepare and present reports to Leadership team as needed
What You Bring to the Table:
  • 10 + years of experience in AEC industry
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field advantageous
  • Existing network of potential clients, regionally and nationally
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
  • Must be a self-starter with excellent time management skills
  • Ability to cultivate and grow network of clients and potential clients
  • Desire to promote LGA’s professional brand
  • Strong customer focus
Why LGA? Here’s What Sets Us Apart:
We take immense pride in being the only architecture firm in the region to earn the Pittsburgh Business Times Best Places to Work award for six consecutive years and to be recognized as an AIA Pennsylvania EPiC Firm for our commitment to emerging professionals. At LGA, our work spans the nation and beyond, but our strength starts within. We’re a studio-driven firm fueled by innovation, collaboration, and a shared commitment to delivering thoughtful, award-winning design. What sets us apart is our people-first culture — built on curiosity, mutual respect, and a genuine investment in every team member’s growth. We embrace the diverse perspectives that shape our studios and strengthen our practice, knowing that great design comes from dynamic and collaborative teams.

What You’ll Enjoy as Part of LGA:
  • Competitive, experience-based compensation packages
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to support your well-being
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance — because your peace of mind matters
  • A generous 401(k) plan to invest in your future
  • Robust paid time off, including parental leave and personal wellness days
  • Annual professional development stipends to support licensure, conferences, and more
  • Continuing education through lunch & learns, guided tours, conferences, and study groups
  • Flexible work schedules that empower work-life harmony
  • A calendar full of company-sponsored celebrations — from semi-annual parties to monthly town halls, happy hours, and community outreach events
LGA is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training, fringe benefits classifications, referral and other aspects of employment without bias or discrimination towards race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity/ expression or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
 
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