We’re Hiring! Business Development and Marketing Professional

Location: Allentown, PA (Lehigh Valley)
Reports To: Managing Partner
Position Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

MKSD Architects is seeking a highly motivated, relationship-driven Business Development and Marketing Professional to lead strategic growth initiatives across our architecture, planning, and interior design practice. This role is responsible for identifying new opportunities, cultivating executive-level relationships, implementing the firm’s CRM platform, and leading proposals and pursuit efforts that position MKSD for continued growth. This is a leadership position that works closely with the firm’s partners to shape market strategy and drive measurable business results.

Business Development and Marketing Professional:

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and 5-10 years of experience in business development, the architectural industry, or a related field. A background in business administration, marketing, or communications is preferred. The ideal candidate has an established network throughout the Lehigh Valley and/or eastern Pennsylvania and experience within the AEC, commercial real estate, healthcare, higher education, or municipal sectors. Success in this role requires strong strategic thinking, relationship-building, and execution skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute business development strategies that support MKSD’s growth objectives and target market sectors.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients, community leaders, developers, municipalities, healthcare systems, educational institutions, and industry partners.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new project opportunities while leading client engagement and pursuit strategies.
• Manage and maintain the firm’s CRM platform, ensuring accurate client intelligence, reporting, and relationship tracking.
• Lead RFQ/RFP pursuits, proposal development, interview preparation, and submission processes.
• Coordinate with partners and project teams to develop compelling marketing, proposal, and presentation materials.
• Support marketing and brand initiatives through networking, thought leadership, speaking engagements, awards submissions, digital marketing, and industry events.
• Monitor market trends, public and private development activity, competitive intelligence, and strategic teaming opportunities to drive new business growth.

Key Performance Indicators

Success in this role will be measured through:

• Qualified opportunities generated
• Growth of strategic client relationships
• CRM data quality and utilization
• Number of potential client meetings
• New client acquisition
• Cross-selling among existing clients
• Achievement of annual business development goals

How to Apply:

To apply for the one of the positions, please upload the following to our website https://www.mksdarchitects.com/careers/

• Your resume and cover letter

About MKSD:

MKSD architects is an Architectural Design Firm.  MKSD architects’ services are comprehensive and encompass all phases of planning, design, and construction for new buildings, additions, and renovations and includes interior design and furniture specification.

Our practice experience includes Health Care and Higher Educational Facilities with architectural specialists leading those highly specialized project types. Our portfolio is rounded out with K-12 projects including private, public and charter; recreational facilities; municipal facilities; religious facilities; commercial buildings and fitouts; retail and hospitality facilities; and office buildings and spaces.