Business Developer   Employer: WHR Architects Job Location: Houston , TX Cash Compensation: Industry Type: Architects Job Description: WHR Architects is looking for a proven Business Developer. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience (a minimum of 7 years) developing nationwide business opportunities in the A/E industry for higher education, science and technology markets. Duties include: developing and maintaining new and existing client relationships—including cold-calling prospective clients; leading business development strategies for assigned market segment; researching markets, clients and projects; leading proposal and presentation strategy and representing WHR in professional organizations and at national conferences. Requirements include: outstanding sales ability; excellent interpersonal, presentation and writing skills; well-developed organizational and follow-through skills; the ability to be calm under pressure; and able to handle multiple and changing priorities. WHR Architects is a specialty architectural firm that is focused in healthcare, higher education and bioscience markets. We provide comprehensive architecture, planning and interior design services to our clients. WHR has recently been named Firm of the Year for both architecture and interior design and we've received numerous awards for design and technical excellence. We have a hard-working, relaxed culture, fun-loving atmosphere and are committed to providing our people the best environment possible to work in. Job Requirements The ideal candidate will have extensive experience (a minimum of 7 years) developing nationwide business opportunities in the A/E industry for higher education, science and technology markets. Company Description: Watkins Hamilton Ross Architects, Inc., (WHR) is a full service architectural and interior design firm. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, we have a particular focus in healthcare, higher education and research facilities design