Business Development and Communications Manager
1 month ago
Los Angeles
Job DescriptionSalary: $100,000 - $120,000 POSITION IDENTIFICATION Job Title: Manager, Business Development & Communications Business Unit: Communications Report to: Director of Business Development & Communications Location: DTLA COMPANY DESCRIPTION Impact Housing is a vertically integrated housing development company with a mission to solve the housing crisis among low- and moderate-income households in Southern California. With a 55,000 SF modular manufacturing facility, an in-house architectural and construction team, and a growing portfolio of market rate and affordable housing projects, Impact Housing is scaling its operations to deliver meaningful, innovative housing solutions. POSITION SUMMARY Impact Housing is seeking a dynamic and resourceful Business Development Manager with experience in multifamily developmentideally spanning both market-rate and affordable housing. This role will work closely with the Head of Business Development & Communications to drive growth through new client relationships, strategic partnerships, and targeted marketing initiatives. The position blends business development and communications, supporting both project-specific pursuits and broader corporate visibility, government relations, and community engagement across the markets where Impact Housing operates. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Business Development • Identify, prioritize, and cultivate opportunities with prospective clients (developers seeking modular design-build partners)., • Schedule and attend client meetings, and lead discussions when appropriate., • Develop, update, and deliver compelling company presentations and proposals., • Prepare project-specific proposals, modular cost estimates, and yield studies using established templates and models., • Track and report on business development activities for weekly leadership meetings., • Participate in RFP pursuits, including preparing materials, attending bidders conferences, and pursuing public contracting opportunities. Communications & Marketing • Create and maintain key marketing assets, including flyers, boards, videos, and event collateral., • Oversee social media, website content, and external creative partners (graphic designers, videographers, web developers)., • Support planning, budgeting, and execution of sales and marketing events., • Prepare presentation materials for internal and external audiences., • Coordinate internal and external meetings throughout the sales cycle and pre-development process., • Organize and maintain project documents and marketing files., • Support corporate and project-level government relations and community engagement., • Perform other duties and projects as assigned by leadership. QUALIFICATIONS Experience • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in business development, real estate development, construction, or manufacturing operations., • Demonstrated success in developing new business opportunities and closing deals., • Experience supporting marketing, communications, or client-facing initiatives., • Strong business development and relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to engage decision-makers., • Excellent communication skillsboth written and verbalwith strong presentation abilities., • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn and apply new tools quickly., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfort with financial tools for estimates, forecasts, and decision-making., • Highly organized with strong attention to detail; able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines., • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. EDUCATION • Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Real Estate Development, or related field. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS • Competitive salary of $100,000 - $120,000, • Health benefits, Medical Dental, FSA, HSA, • Vacation, • Sick time, • Holiday pay, • Ownership of company equity, • 401K Retirement Plan PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Prolonged periods of sitting, walking, standing, and working in various environmental conditions., • Ability to travel as needed to oversee multiple locations and projects. NOTE This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Impact Housing is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, complies with ADA regulations and does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, medical condition, pregnancy, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about Impact Housing, visit ihousing.us.