Business Development and Marketing Coordinator

CROWD CREATIVE; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture and design practice in London seeks a Business Development Coordinator to support business initiatives and marketing efforts. The successful candidate will coordinate proposals, manage deadlines, and contribute to communications strategies. Ideal for someone with experience in business development and a passion for design, this role offers significant personal growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, marketing, or communications.
• High proficiency in communication and editing.
• Strong organizational ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate proposals, bids, and presentations for RFPs.
• Prepare and update portfolio content and marketing materials.
• Liaise with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Business development experience

Strong writing skills

Proficient in Adobe InDesign

Organizational skills

Client-facing skills

RFP/RFQ knowledge

Visual communication skills

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

MS Office

Google Workspace

Keynote

Job description

About The Role:

A prestigious, international architecture and design practice that are known for pushing boundaries in the exhibition and experiential design sphere are seeking a Business Development Coordinator to join their London office.

In this dynamic role, you will report to the Director of BD and work in a small team which will focus on projects both nationally and internationally. You will assist with identifying new business opportunities and will be responsible for collating information and materials such as responses to RFPs and RFQs, as well as be involved in marketing and communications initiatives. Our client requires someone who is detail-focused with a creative flair, can meet deadlines on time and efficiently and possess excellent administration skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with an ambitious, global industry leader with huge potential for personal growth and development whilst gaining quality experience in a proactive and forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate proposals, bids, and presentations for RFPs and competitions
• Prepare and update portfolio content, marketing collateral, and award submissions
• Track tender portals and maintain pipeline records
• Liaise with internal teams, consultants, and external partners to support BD activity
• Support press, website, and social media communications
• Maintain accurate records and provide admin support for BD initiatives

Key Skills/Experience:

• Proven experience in business development, marketing, bids or communications, ideally within architecture/design
• Strong writing, editing, and visual communication skills
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, MS Office, Keynote, Google Workspace
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and client-facing skills
• Knowledge of RFP/RFQ processes
• Understanding of RIBA Plan of Work is a plus

The Crowd is an equal opportunities employer and agency.