Business Development Director (Commercial Real Estate)

TL;DR

Business Development Director (Commercial Real Estate): Driving growth and expanding the client portfolio for a creative consultancy in the real estate and hospitality industries with an accent on lead generation, strategic prospecting, and relationship management. Focus on winning high-value opportunities through tailored proposals and high-impact pitches.

Location: On-site in Washington, D.C.

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000

Company

A creative consultancy providing award-winning branding and marketing services to real estate and hospitality clients across the U.S. and international markets.

What you will do

• Lead and grow the pipeline of qualified opportunities for branding and marketing services from prospecting to pitch.
• Proactively generate leads within the real estate (multifamily, mixed-use, office) and hospitality sectors.
• Collaborate with internal teams to create winning proposals and presentations.
• Manage and report on the HubSpot pipeline to ensure accurate tracking and forecasting.
• Represent the company brand as the primary point of contact at industry events and conferences.
• Partner with the Chief Growth Officer and Head of Sales to define and execute the overall growth strategy.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in sales and business development.
• Established network and professional experience within the real estate industry.
• Deep understanding of branding, marketing, and creative services.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Real Estate, or a related field.
• Must be based in Washington, D.C. for on-site work.

Nice to have

• Experience with HubSpot or similar CRM platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and high-level exposure.
• Passionate, tight-knit culture that balances hustle, heart, and creativity.
• Work within a high-performing team in a highly respected agency environment.