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Education Client Leader II

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ABOUT THE ROLE

Your role is focused on providing client leadership within the Educaton Market to build and maintain strategic long-term relationships with targeted clients. You will contribute to the success of the firm, including in the areas of marketing and business development, client and team leadership, mentoring our people, advancing the quality of our work, integrating our range of design services, managing our processes and delivering solid financial performance. Importantly, you will be an ambassador of our brand, championing Living-Centered Design and bringing our Firm's purpose - to help people continuously flourish - to life in every touchpoint you have with our clients.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

In this role the majority of your time will be spent on client and team leadership activities engaged directly on projects. In addition you will be required to proactively engage in business development activities with new target clients, as well as create new business opportunities with existing ones.

Client Leadership: Leading, engaging and partnering with our clients on billable project-specific work, fostering strong long term client relationships, driving successful project outcomes and financial success, while creating opportunities for future engagements. You will be accountable for the success of the client relationship.
Top Line Growth: Developing new net signed fee opportunities for our markets, practices, and service lines. You will be expected to lead and actively pursue new target clients. In addition you will be expected to develop new business with existing clients through the successful implementation of project opportunities. You will participate in marketing activities with other leaders in the firm to support our firm’s top line capture.
Team Leadership: Leading and mentoring project teams and engaging with the practice to advance the firm, the office, the market, and our services. Working collaboratively within our SFMO (Single-Firm, Multi-Office) culture to advance and support high-performing teams focused on delivering high-quality service and innovative design solutions to our clients.

AREAS OF FOCUS

Client Leadership: Responsible for the leadership and growth of client relationships within an office or market. Must be a self-starter and an entrepreneurial person with the ability to lead clients and client teams. You must be able to collaborate effectively with others across the full range of services provided by our firm. You are expected to provide hands-on leadership in support of our clients and in the development of the work from the initial client visioning meetings through completion of the work.
Top Line Development: Provide new net signed fee opportunities through the proactive identification, leadership and pursuit of new target clients. In addition you will be expected to develop new business by securing “direct select”, repeat business and additional services with our existing clients. You will champion our Omnichannel approach by promoting and cross selling all markets, practices, and integrated services throughout all phases of client engagement. In this role you will have a personal goal of achieving top line success of $2.0M per year in net signed fees. These targets are subject to change as CannonDesign periodically evaluates our performance metrics.
Team Leadership Skills: Proactively develop and lead collaborative project teams. You will be expected to build and lead diverse and inclusive teams capable of both winning and executing transformational solutions that differentiate the firm and add value for our clients. Responsible for ensuring success both from a client and a CannonDesign perspective.
Strategy and Planning: Develop an understanding of the business, operations and process needs of the client as well as the resulting market solutions. Possess the ability to bring together a comprehensive team of experts and thought leaders within CannonDesign focused on executing creative, state-of-the-art solutions.
Bottom Line Growth: Working with the Business Practice Leader and Office Market Leader to ensure our firm’s business practices, goals and bottom-line initiatives are successfully implemented.
Staff Development: Mentoring and growing emerging professionals. Providing leadership in establishing an environment that encourages leadership, integrity, humility, respect and responsibility, along with collaboration, experimentation, innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship. Building enthusiasm for Living-Centered Design among teams and showing emerging professionals how it applies to their work.

ABOUT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have at least 12 years of experience in the Education Market, preferably working in the A/E/I industry, with a proven track record of client and team leadership.
Bachelor degree in a relevant field required.
Current Registration/Licensure in Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering preferred.
Must have client leadership experience within an office or a market, with multiple client relationships.
Must have experience focused on developing new opportunities and building long term relationships with both new target and existing clients.
Strong communication and leadership skills required.
Must possess business acumen and proven ability to execute strategy.
Must have the professional acumen and maturity demonstrated by the ability to communicate authentically and respectfully.
Some travel required.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives.
We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

The salary range for this position is $117,000 to $146,300 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time summer hours, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at www.cannondesign.com/careers/. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It's not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us. Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying.

As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.CannonDesign recognizes the value of diversity in our workforce.

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.

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What You Should Know About Education Client Leader II, CannonDesign

CannonDesign is on the lookout for an enthusiastic Education Client Leader II to join our vibrant team in Buffalo, New York. In this pivotal role, you will have the unique opportunity to forge and nurture long-term strategic relationships with clients in the education sector. Collaborating closely with our expert teams, you will lead and engage with clients on multiple projects, ensuring their visions come to life while delivering outstanding financial performance. Your passion for creating meaningful experiences will shine as you champion our Living-Centered Design philosophy, pushing boundaries to help people flourish. Aside from leading successful client relationships, you'll be instrumental in driving new business development by identifying new opportunities and enhancing our existing client partnerships. Your leadership will not only guide project teams but also foster an inclusive environment where creativity and innovation can flourish, aligning with CannonDesign's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. With at least 12 years of experience in the education market, a keen business acumen, and superior communication skills, you will be the driving force behind client satisfaction and firm growth. So, if you're ready to embark on a journey that combines impactful design with strategic client leadership, we invite you to apply and make your mark at CannonDesign.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Education Client Leader II Role at CannonDesign

What are the primary responsibilities of an Education Client Leader II at CannonDesign?

As an Education Client Leader II at CannonDesign, your primary responsibilities will include leading and nurturing client relationships, engaging on projects to achieve successful outcomes, and driving new business development efforts. You will also be responsible for mentoring project teams, advocating for Living-Centered Design, and collaborating with other leaders to secure new client opportunities.