p>About the role: Client acquisition and revenue growth Drive new business with commercial developers, owners, CEOs, and real estate investors Build and manage a strategic pipeline that supports sustainable, long-term revenue growth Lead pursuits from early relationship-building through contract execution Commercial real estate and design partnerships Cultivate relationships with developers, landlords, brokers, asset managers, and capital partners Position Pophouse as a strategic design partner across workplace, mixed-use, multifamily, hospitality, and other commercial sectors Generate repeat work by deepening relationships with existing clients Work closely with studio leadership, project teams, and marketing to ensure a cohesive client experience Represent Pophouse at industry events, real estate forums, and civic initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications:
10+ years of business development or client leadership experience in commercial real estate, architecture, interior design, or related professional services Strong understanding of real estate development, leasing, and owner-occupier decision-making Established network within the Detroit commercial real estate and design community (regional or national experience a plus) Proven ability to drive revenue through relationship-based selling Executive presence with the ability to build trust with senior-level leadership teams Excellent communication and storytelling skills Strategic, collaborative, and entrepreneurial mindset.