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Quicken Loans · 6 hours ago

Vice President of Business Development

Pophouse is a full-scope design studio focused on the built environment, located in Detroit, Michigan. They are seeking a Vice President of Business Development to lead revenue growth and expand client relationships within the commercial real estate and design ecosystem.

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Responsibilities

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
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
Partner with the President and senior leadership to define go-to-market strategy for key real estate sectors and client types
Track market trends including development cycles, capital markets activity, and tenant demand to inform business development efforts
Provide insight on how design can drive asset value, leasing performance, and long-term flexibility
Lead proposal strategy, interview preparation, and client presentations
Collaborate with design and project teams to align vision, scope, and value proposition

Qualification

Business developmentCommercial real estateClient relationship managementStrategic planningMarket analysisEntrepreneurial mindsetExecutive presenceCommunicationStorytelling skillsCollaborative mindset

Required

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

Preferred

Thorough experience in commercial real estate and/or design services
Understanding of how to navigate complex projects, long sales cycles, and relationship-driven growth

Benefits

Perks and health benefits

Company

Quicken Loans

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Quicken Loans Is Here to Get You an Affordable Mortgage with Award-Winning Client Service.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Rick Pelletier
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Ahmad Hogeige
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