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CannonDesign · 3 months ago

Executive Director, Market Strategies & Growth - New Frontiers

United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$270K/yr - $290K/yr

20+ years exp

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. They are seeking an Executive Director for Market Strategies & Growth to elevate the CannonDesign brand and drive significant revenue growth in assigned markets through strategic leadership and collaboration with various stakeholders.

ConsultingLegalProduct Design

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Responsible for elevating the CannonDesign brand in meaningful and measurable ways that contribute to growing impact, strengthening reputation, and scaling assigned market foci to achieve doubling of revenue every 8 years

Develop and execute regional, national, or international growth plans which align with the ambitions of the firm through our strategic framework with a target of a minimum of 10% year over year growth in the assigned core markets and submarkets

Grow brand awareness within assigned markets in ways that drive, source, and lead to securing significant new and repeat business aligned with the strategic framework, business planning objectives, and with our desire to scale our efforts across all markets, service and business lines in the firm

Recruitment of talent, mentoring of leaders within the firm, and opening doors to new clients (sourcing leads) are all very important expectations of the Convergence Director roles

Provide executive level leadership, guidance and support to Region, Market, Business and Practice Leaders in the development and execution of regional and national strategies focused on growth and impact, including achieving top line targets and successful financial results

Act as a leading voice for the markets within the group, both externally and internally, engaging in and leading activities that promote and elevate the brands of the firm

Create a positive culture through visible, strong, inspirational leadership and advance a collaborative environment that empowers employees to actively work toward achieving the Markets' and the Firm's strategic goals

Partner closely with BMBD leadership team to define opportunities and develop content that drives, manages, and strengthens CannonDesign's image, brand, reputation, and market footprint

Qualification

Market Growth StrategiesStrategic LeadershipBrand EnhancementBusiness DevelopmentDiversityInclusionNetworkingCollaborationEntrepreneurial MindsetCommunication SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree is required for this role

Generally, at least 20 years of work experience within the assigned markets or equivalent work experience is required

Significant experience and proven track record within the markets assigned to this role, as demonstrated by progressive leadership responsibilities and employment experience at well-known and highly respected organizations or companies within the respective markets

Visibility and positive reputation within industry networks of value to the firm and the markets we serve

Track record of consistent presence, visibility, and championing a unique and thoughtful point-of-view at thought leadership and industry events

Identifiable and recognizable personal brand and/or professional reputation consistent with CannonDesign's ambitions and values

Significant travel is required