Business Development Director | Multifamily at Corgan in Dallas, TX

Overview

At Corgan we are passionate about great design but the best thing we build is each other. Here, you’ll find camaraderie and collaboration as abundantly as curiosity and creativity. Corgan is a welcoming and supportive environment that provides significant career advantages. You’ll find room to grow, freedom to explore — and the safety to fail. Thank you for your interest in joining our curious, passionate, hardworking team.

Corgan is actively recruiting a dynamic Business Development Director to join the firm as part of our Multifamily team. Tackle these responsibilities alongside a team of creative, highly motivated individuals who are passionate about their work and ready to collaborate to achieve outstanding results. Our ideal team member is passionate and progressively seeking more responsibilities to expand their expertise.

Responsibilities

• Business Development Leadership – Generate and secure new business by identifying and pursuing multifamily sector opportunities at the national, regional, and local levels; develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy in collaboration with Multifamily Sector leadership
• Regional Coordination & Leverage – Coordinate overall business development efforts across Corgan's multifamily practice; serve as the strategic liaison between national opportunities and local office Business Development Directors, ensuring alignment on pursuits, messaging, and resource allocation
• Relationship Development & Network Management – Identify and establish productive relationships with national decision makers, influencers, and key accounts in the multifamily development and ownership space; maintain an extensive network of industry contacts and actively manage regular, strategic communication; facilitate appropriate access to network contacts to support pursuit activities across all regions
• National Market Visibility – Plan, coordinate, and attend major national industry events and conferences (NMHC, ICSC, ULI, etc.); develop high-visibility participation strategies for Multifamily Sector leadership; identify emerging market opportunities and sector trends
• Business Development Budget Management – Develop and manage the Multifamily Sector Business Development budget, including event participation, marketing initiatives, and travel for national relationship building
• Client Relationship Building – Establish and maintain sound working relationships with clients across all regions; build trust and respect with multifamily developers, owners, and institutional investors; serve as a key touchpoint for national accounts
• Proposal & Presentation Support – Provide strategic input for proposal responses and the creation of interview presentations; ensure consistency in messaging and positioning across regional pursuits
• Market Intelligence & Reporting – Track and report on national business development efforts, pipeline activity, and sector performance; identify market gaps and opportunities for growth

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, real estate development, or related field
• 7+ years of business development experience in AEC, real estate development, or multifamily sector
• Proven track record of closing significant business development deals at the national or regional level
• Demonstrated experience coordinating across multiple offices or regions
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM systems; Microsoft Dynamics preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to represent the firm at the highest levels
• Professional appearance and confident presentation ability
• Strong critical thinking and sound judgment in decision-making
• Ability to build and activate national networks and manage complex, multi-stakeholder relationships

Preferred:

• Master's degree in business, real estate development, or related field
• Experience in multifamily residential development or design
• Established relationships within the national multifamily development community
• Experience with sector-specific marketing and thought leadership initiatives
• Familiarity with national multifamily market trends and players

This position is designated as full-time on-site and requires the employee to be physically present at the assigned office location or present at other work commitments Monday through Friday during standard business hours. Regular, reliable on-site attendance is an essential function of this role.

Corgan creates opportunities for personal and professional growth that bring out the best in ourselves and those around us by sharpening skills, leveraging technology, and encouraging communication. Our commitment to the highest standards of professional ethics is unwavering. Our passion, drive for excellence, and abiding curiosity guide us each day in our interaction with our clients, partners, associates, and with each other. Corgan promotes a healthy work-life balance by removing obstacles and allowing you to focus on what you love doing, both inside and outside the office.

Join Corgan and help make amazing places at a place that makes you amazing!

*Only applications received through our website will be considered. For design positions, please also be sure to upload your portfolio or review of your application will be delayed. *

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

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