Director of Business Development

Founded by Amherst, the full-service real estate solutions platform, Amherst StudioBuilt™ homes is an innovative approach to home development that utilizes offsite construction to create new housing supply at scale without sacrificing quality. StudioBuilt homes are constructed at Amherst’s housing studio in Cuero, Texas as well as partner studios across the Southeast and then installed on site. At full capacity, the Cuero facility will create over 250 manufacturing jobs, making Amherst the third largest employer in the area. The StudioBuilt team is comprised of experienced individuals from all trades, working to continuously improve the production process.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and execute business development strategies across residential, commercial, and cabinetry business lines.
• Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities with developers, general contractors, architects, and landowners.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive sales pipeline to achieve and exceed company revenue goals.
• Build and maintain long-term strategic partnerships that expand market reach and create recurring revenue.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams—including design, estimating, manufacturing, and installation—to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Represent StudioBuilt at industry events, trade shows, and professional forums to enhance brand visibility.
• Provide market insights and competitive analysis to inform pricing, positioning, and go-to-market strategies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Construction Management, or related field (MBA preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships within modular construction, building materials, or related industries.
• Proven record of achieving revenue growth and building strong industry relationships.
• Deep understanding of sales cycles in residential and commercial construction markets
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and communication skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to operate both strategically and tactically.

Physical Requirements

This job will require frequently walking, standing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and climbing stairs in/ around manufacturing facilities, single-family homes, and travel on uneven and unpaved surfaces.  Must have the ability to operate an automobile, type on a keyboard, and move, lift, or carry equipment over 50 pounds.

• Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities with developers, general contractors, architects, and landowners.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive sales pipeline to achieve and exceed company revenue targets.
• Build and maintain long-term strategic partnerships that expand market reach and create recurring revenue opportunities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams — including design, estimating, manufacturing, and installation — to ensure seamless project delivery and exceptional client experience.
• Represent StudioBuilt at industry events, trade shows, and professional forums to enhance brand visibility.
• Provide market insights and competitive analysis to inform pricing, positioning, and go-to-market strategies.

Our full-time employee benefits include:

• A competitive compensation package, annual bonus, 401k match

• Vacation and Sick Time including 7 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and 1 volunteer day

• Employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision, health savings account)

• Professional career development and reimbursement

• Up to 16 weeks paid maternity leave; up to 4 weeks of paid parental leaves

Amherst Operating Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status, and encourage all applicants to apply.