Business Development Manager

Forms+Surfaces designs and manufactures products that shape the built environment at scale. From major transportation hubs to civic spaces and campuses, our work lives where performance, durability, and design matter most. Our approach is guided by a core principle: Sustainability through Longevity. We believe the most sustainable solutions are those that endure both physically and aesthetically, remaining relevant and performing over time. Business Development Manager – New England (Site & Outdoor) This is a market‑facing role focused on influencing projects early and carrying opportunities from concept through realization. The manager will operate at the intersection of design, construction, and manufacturing. Key Responsibilities Build and influence relationships with landscape architects, architects, owners, and contractors. Position Forms+Surfaces solutions early in the design process to shape specifications. Navigate projects through bidding, value engineering, and execution. Partner internally with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to ensure successful delivery. Develop a deep understanding of regional market dynamics and identify strategic opportunities. Preferred Backgrounds Architectural or landscape design Construction or project management Architectural product or systems sales Essential Qualifications Ability to understand and communicate technical, design‑driven solutions. Experience working within the A&D and construction ecosystem. Strong instincts around how projects move from concept to completion. Capability to build trust and long‑term relationships across multiple stakeholders. Comfort operating in a fast‑paced, self‑directed environment. Representative Projects Schrafft’s City Center – Boston, MA: Adaptive reuse of a historic industrial site into a modern workplace campus with upgraded public spaces, landscape integration, and tenant amenities. West 2nd Street Park & Community Garden – South Boston, MA: Community‑focused outdoor space balancing durability, accessibility, and neighborhood identity. Tufts Library – Weymouth, MA: Civic infrastructure supporting public engagement, learning, and long‑term community use. Constitution Wharf – Boston, MA: Waterfront residential and mixed‑use environment requiring high‑performance materials in exposed conditions. Brookline Place – Brookline, MA: Multi‑building commercial campus integrating outdoor space, circulation, and tenant experience. Private Residence – Cambridge, MA: Custom applications demonstrating the flexibility and material range of Forms+Surfaces systems. What Makes This Role Unique Complex, meaningful projects: airports, campuses, public infrastructure. System‑based thinking: integrated solutions rather than just products. Real manufacturing depth: direct connection to how things are made. Cross‑functional collaboration with design, engineering, and operations. Long‑term opportunity: build a territory with real influence and ownership. Forms+Surfaces is a design‑led manufacturing company that values collaboration, entrepreneurship, and ownership. We offer a competitive compensation structure, strong benefits, and long‑term growth opportunities within a dynamic and evolving organization. The Company is an equal‑opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr