Market Director, Restaurants

At Core States Group, the work you do matters to the clients we serve, the communities we support, and the teams who rely on one another to deliver with excellence. Our Cause is powerful: to create a world where all environments improve everyday life.

Why Professionals Choose Core States Group

Here’s what you can expect:

• VALUES-DRIVEN CULTURE – A workplace rooted in Integrity, Service, Inclusion, Excellence, and Innovation. Our Core Values guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we show up for our clients every day.
• COMPENSATION – Competitive wages and bonus programs, including professional licensure bonuses.
• RETIREMENT – A strong 401(k) match, with immediate vesting, to help you invest in your future and build your retirement savings with confidence.
• HEALTHCARE – Competitive health benefits including HSA with employer contribution, life insurance options, and supplemental coverage options, giving you the flexibility to select the coverage that best fits your needs and lifestyle.
• VACATION – Generous PTO to help you recharge, relax, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• PERKS – Team wellness challenges, free virtual gym app, wholesale club membership reimbursement, employee recognition programs, paid parental leave and much more!
• FLEXIBLE WORK ENVIRONMENT – A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work, whether you’re in the office, working remotely, or blending both to support your responsibilities.
• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT – support your growth with tuition reimbursement to help advance your education and professional development.

Summary of Position

As the Market Director, Restaurants, supporting our Architecture and Engineering business unit, you will be responsible for developing the growth strategy and business development of the Restaurant design market and generating new business opportunities as well as maintaining current client relationships. Ideal candidates demonstrate high energy, creativity, and flexibility. They are self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace and can handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Business Development team and Client Managers to coordinate business development strategies.
• Create a yearly business plan for the retail design market.
• Identify and develop relationships with clients, associations and business networks to grow awareness.
• Attend industry events including tradeshows and networking events.
• Sell Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, General Contracting and Project Management services across all company sectors.
• Work directly with BD Directors and Marketing to develop leads, coordinate proposals and presentations in conjunction with the marketing team.
• Work directly with the Director of Operations/Architecture to maintain existing client relationships and ensure projects are meeting our clients’ needs.
• Assist with client assignments, tracking and follow-up, and coordinating efforts.
• Meet with existing vendors and sub-consultants for lead generation.
• Assess potential partners for pursuits or for clients with relationship leverage.
• Assist with special projects, internal strategies, and staff development.
• Encourage and participate in business and community activities promoting company services.

Qualifications

We’re looking for talented professionals who are eager to grow their skills and contribute to high-quality, meaningful work. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. The following qualifications will help you succeed in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
• 7+ years business development or marketing experience in an A/E/C environment preferred; specifically, in the Restaurant market
• Proven experience in a client facing role focused on nurturing existing relationships and cultivating new ones.

Work Location

We are seeking someone in the continental U.S. You must live near a major airport as you will travel for this role up to 100% of the time; based on the location of active projects, client prospects, conferences, networking events and office visits.

Company Overview

Core States Group designs, builds, and manages programs and projects across North America and has been recognized on top lists throughout the architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. Established in 1999, we offer integrated solutions with seamless continuity, and many of the world’s most notable brands count on us to deliver speed to market, cost certainty, and compelling design.

With 24 offices across the United States and Canada, Core States Group is an industry powerhouse that drives innovation and improves everyday life for countless people across several markets, including Convenience, Distributed Generation, Financial, Grocery, Housing, Industrial, Restaurants, Retail, Semiconductor, Tribal, Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure, and more. Visit us at www.core-states.com.

A Note to Candidates

Please do not be concerned if you do not meet every requirement. At Core States Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

This position will remain open until it is filled.