Business Development Manager

Ingenuity empowered by curiosity.

Albert Kahn Associates is driven to question the status quo in search of creative and long-lasting design and engineering solutions that solve our client’s challenges. We help them do what they do even better. We engage our communities in the design of the built and natural environments to foster genuine belonging and leave a positive impact on our world. We improve life through design.  

Position Summary  
The Business Development Manager is responsible for actively generating new business opportunities for Albert Kahn Associates. This role is highly outward-facing, focused on identifying prospects, building relationships with clients and partners, and ensuring that Kahn is well-positioned for project pursuits across key markets.

This individual thrives on making connections, uncovering leads, and turning conversations into tangible opportunities. Motivated by winning work, they bring persistence, energy, and creativity to every interaction, acting as a trusted first point of contact for clients and collaborators.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Actively pursue and develop new leads to expand Kahn’s client base and market presence.

• Build and nurture relationships with clients, consultants, and industry partners at all levels.

• Represent Kahn at networking events, conferences, and industry functions to raise visibility and uncover opportunities.

• Partner with marketing staff to prepare proposals, presentations, and pursuit strategies.

• Support Principals and senior leaders by setting up introductions and ensuring follow-up on client opportunities.

• Track client activity, leads, and pursuits through CRM and maintain accurate records of interactions.

• Stay informed about market trends, upcoming projects, and client priorities to identify opportunities early.

• Collaborate with internal teams to bring forward client intelligence and align project approaches.

• Consistently drive pursuit activity with urgency, persistence, and measurable progress.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or client relations.

• Proven ability to identify and generate new opportunities.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with confidence in relationship-building.

• Highly motivated, energetic, and competitive with a focus on results.

• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple pursuits and priorities simultaneously.

Why join us?   
Diverse projects. Drive to Innovate. Collaborative team. Kahn Legacy. Employee Owned. Work-Life Balance.

Full-time positions also offer competitive salary and benefits including: 401K with employer match, discretionary bonuses, vacation and sick time, floating day of choice, wellness stipend and a hybrid work arrangement.

Albert Kahn Associates is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We realize that not everyone will meet 100% of our desired qualifications, but they could still be a great fit!