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We believe that everyone should work in an environment that inspires productivity, peak performance and delivers wellbeing. Across our 48 global studios we see that positive work environments foster open, collaborative and supportive cultures populated by highly independent, motivated people. While our core business is strategising, designing and building workplaces for some of the biggest brands in the world, we know our people are our #1 asset. We look after them with an extensive Employee Value Proposition program which includes rewards and recognition, career development and a focus on wellbeing.

Role Profile: 

As Principal, Client Development, you will be helping develop and deliver the Americas strategy to build strong client relationships in the region. You will be a strategic and tactical leader, optimizing the work of your team and elevating Unispace’s brand in Boston. 

Responsibilities: 

Your primary responsibilities will involve fostering client relationships across the Americas and helping lead a team to meet local targets as part of the Client Development strategy for Boston. The key elements of the role involve the following: 

  • Developing and deploying the local Client Development strategy 
  • Developing local client insights and analytics in collaboration with Business Development to support the continuous evolution of our strategy 
  • Leading a high performing local Client Development team, building capability within Unispace 
  • Mapping and managing key client relationships around focus areas 
  • Developing and implementing project specific strategies for clients 
  • Maintaining an insight into project and client profitability throughout projects 
  • Reporting on Key Performance Indicators to the Americas Client Development Lead 
  • Undertaking CRP analysis of results and reporting to the Americas Client Development Lead 
  • Collaborating across disciplines, regions and within studios 
  • Ensuring the culture, values and behaviors of team members across the local discipline are aligned to the organization 
  • Driving Client Development standards/practices, processes and technology solutions within the Studio to enhance the capability and effectiveness of the organization 
  • Developing and implementing local risk management plan in collaboration with Business Development, ensuring appropriate action is taken when risks arise e.g. Legal, reputational and financial risks 
  • Implementing and supporting Corporate Social Responsibility program 

Key Measures: 

  • Client Development strategy deployed is effective for the needs of the local market 
  • Project strategies deployed result in high sales conversion rate with target clients and retained client relationships 
  • Global and cross regional client satisfaction and referrals; client satisfaction results are within the NPS target range and results in repeat business 
  • Meeting clients’ expectations for timing, bid, package, budget and communications 
  • Effectiveness in performance management (both driving out-performance and dealing with under-performance) 
  • Employee net promoter score ENPS meets target levels 
  • Training and resourcing plans are effectively implemented 
  • Local risk management plan implemented with evidence of appropriate action taken 
  • Consistency of standards, technology solutions and process across local studio to achieve global brand capability, drive best practices and achieve efficiencies 

Experience and Skills Required: 

  • Experience in client facing relationship management  
  • Working knowledge of contract language and negotiation 
  • Experience pitching and presenting to high-level clients 
  • Success in developing and nurturing a team in order to build organizational talent 
  • Knowledge of the Design & Build methodology, procurement processes and Commercial Real Estate terminology 
  • Commercial awareness, business acumen and the ability to establish strategic direction with change leadership skills 
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills 
  • Client-oriented and results driven 

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