Hooker DeJong, Inc. (HDJ), a National Best & Brightest Companies, is a growing Architectural and Engineering firm, with an immediate opportunity for a talented person to work on a variety of projects throughout the country. HDJ is a Michigan based firm with production offices in Muskegon and Grand Rapids, as well as a production office in Phoenix, and with other locations in Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis and Los Angeles.
Job Title
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE - AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Location
Remote (Virtual) - US - US
Southeast, US (Primary)
US
Career Level
Staff
Category
Sales
Job Description
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE - AFFORDABLE HOUSINGRole DescriptionThe Business Development Associate - Affordable Housing will work within the business development team to acquire new business by:
- Generating and facilitating new leads and target clients;
- Collaborating with firm leadership on business development and sales strategy;
- Becoming a market expert and monitoring trends within the industry;
- Participating in industry organizations and attending associated events and conferences;
- Developing meaningful relationships and partnerships with affordable housing developers, contractors, and other project partners;
- Creating project proposals and letters-of-intent;
- Supporting HDJ's architectural and engineering production teams as needed throughout the life of a project; and
- Collaborating with HDJ's marketing team to develop and create market specific content.
The geographic focus of this position is the Southeast United States. HDJ is seeking an individual based in the Southeast for this role.
ABOUT HDJA national architecture and engineering firm, HDJ is a leading A/E consultant in the affordable housing industry. Our company supports a broad array of developers (big and small, national and local, for-profit and not-for-profit) in executing their development mission: to deliver more housing for those in need. This mission is our purpose - built into our corporate ethos and company culture.
OUR WORKHDJ provides architectural, MEP engineering, and interior design services. With teams in Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Muskegon (MI), and Phoenix, HDJ is well-positioned to support our projects throughout all stages of design and construction and assist with our client's large and diverse pipeline of projects.
OUR GROWTHHDJ's growth to-date is closely aligned with our performance within the affordable housing industry. We believe this must remain the case as HDJ charts its path forward. Growth allows HDJ to provide more and better resources for our team and ultimately, better serve our clients as they and the affordable housing industry evolve.
Job Requirements
For this position, HDJ is seeking an individual with the following traits and skills.- Professional experience in business development or desire to move into this type of role
- Experience with architecture, construction, affordable housing, urban planning, or real estate development/finance
- Self-starter, competitive, and motivated
- Excellent client services
- Dedication to teamwork and elevating the team
- Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills
- Confidence with client-facing sales
- Ability and willingness to travel
- Ability to thrive in a hybrid-remote work setting
- Have a business development and owner mindset
- Passionate about affordable housing
If you are looking to be part of an award-winning, interdisciplinary design firm, working alongside a skilled team of architects, engineers, planners and interior designers, and have the drive to learn and flourish in a high energy environment - then this is the position for you. HDJ offers a competitive wage and benefits package and was named a "National Best & Brightest Companies to Work For" in 2023 and many years prior. We've been improving lives through design since 1936. It's the why behind what we do every day. For more about us, please visit our website at hookerdejong.com.
EEO Statement. Hooker DeJong is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. Everyone is encouraged to bring their "whole selves" to work. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and to provide a great place to work for all our people. We are also committed to building a firm that reflects the diversity of the clients and communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.