Job Description

Job Description: Sports Principal

Position Overview
The Sports Principal will drive client satisfaction, business growth, and project excellence within the sports sector. This senior leadership role demands a visionary professional with extensive expertise in architecture, sports facility design, and client management. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a history of fostering client partnerships, delivering complex projects, and leading multidisciplinary teams to success.

Your Impact

Client Relationship Management

• Cultivate and sustain long-term relationships with key clients in the sports industry.

• Act as the primary client liaison, ensuring alignment with their goals and expectations.

• Conduct regular check-ins, presentations, and feedback sessions to gauge satisfaction and identify improvement opportunities.

Business Development

• Identify and pursue new opportunities in the sports sector to expand the firm’s portfolio.

• Partner with marketing and business development teams to execute strategic growth plans.

• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and networking forums to enhance visibility and credibility.

Project Oversight

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of sports facility projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality benchmarks.

• Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, and stakeholders to resolve challenges and maintain seamless execution.

• Monitor project milestones and performance metrics, proactively addressing risks or delays.

Team Leadership

• Mentor and inspire a team of client engagement and design professionals, fostering skill development and accountability.

• Promote a collaborative culture that values innovation, inclusivity, and high performance.

• Align team efforts with the firm’s strategic objectives to drive client and organizational success.

Strategic Planning

• Shape the firm’s strategic vision for the sports sector, contributing to long-term growth initiatives.

• Analyze industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activity to inform decision-making.

• Advise senior leadership on opportunities to enhance service offerings and market positioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in client engagement, business development, or project management within architecture or sports facility design.

• Proven success in managing high-profile client relationships and delivering large-scale projects.

• Strong leadership skills with a track record of motivating teams to achieve excellence.

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.

• In-depth knowledge of sports facility design standards, construction processes, and industry regulations.

• Willingness to travel nationally as required.

Join Us
This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of sports architecture, lead transformative projects, and build lasting partnerships in a dynamic industry. If you are passionate about innovation and excellence, we invite you to drive impactful outcomes with our team.