Junior Business Developer

OMA; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 vacation days per year

8% holiday allowance

Collective pension plan

Job summary

A leading architecture firm in Rotterdam is seeking an Architect to join its Business Development team. The role requires a MA/BA in Architecture and at least 2 years of experience in market research. The candidate will assist in project assessment, proposal preparation, and maintain the CRM database. The firm offers a full-time contract with competitive salary and benefits including vacation days and pension plan.

Qualifications

• 2 years+ professional experience in acquisition/market research required.
• Experience in responding to RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
• Knowledge of OMA’s work and the architectural field.
• Experience in responding to RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and client proposals.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Hands-on, proactive and able to work in a fast-paced international environment.
• Knowledge of OMA’s work and the architectural field; portfolio demonstrating InDesign.
• European work permit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the assessment of potential new projects.
• Prepare financial proposals and maintain the CRM database.
• Organize project information sheets and presentations.
• Assist in maintaining CRM database.
• Assist in proactive market research.
• Organize and update project information sheets, CVs, portfolios, and presentations.
• Prepare regular progress updates weekly or as needed.

Skills

High proficiency in English

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in InDesign

Self-discipline

Education

MA/BA Degree in Architecture

Tools

InDesign

Job description

About the Company

OMAis an international architecture and urbanism practice founded in 1975, with offices in Rotterdam, New York, Hong Kong, and Australia. Over the past four decades, OMA has produced a broad portfolio of projects, employing a team of more than 200 architects, designers, and researchers with a diverse range of experience and expertise. AMO, a research and design studio, often works in parallel with OMA’s clients, enriching architecture with intelligence drawn from a wide range of other disciplines.

About the Role

OMA’s Rotterdam office is looking for an Architect with strong interest and ambition to work in the field of Business Development in an architectural practice. The Business Development department works closely with design teams and office management to actively research and acquire projects worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the assessment of potential new projects;
• Assist in the preparation of EOI’s, RFQ’s, RFP’s and financial proposals;
• Maintain a continuous overview of potential projects and efforts;
• Assist in maintaining our CRM database;
• Assist in proactive market research;
• Organize, maintain, and update project information sheets, CVs, project portfolios, and presentations;
• Prepare regular progress updates on a weekly basis or as needed;

Qualifications

• MA/BA Degree in Architecture;
• High proficiency in English, and ideally a second language (preferably German, Arabic, French or Dutch);
• 2 years+ professional experience in acquisition / market research required, preferably in the architecture, real estate or development field;
• Experience in responding to RFI’s, RFQ’s, RFP’s, and client proposals;
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills;
• Hands-on approach, self-disciplined, pro-active and confident in a fast-paced international working environment;
• Knowledge of OMA’s work and the architectural field in general;
• Proficient in InDesign with capabilities demonstrated in a portfolio;
• European work permit is preferred;

What We Offer

• A full-time employment contract;
• A competitive salary commensurate with experience, and additional benefits including 30 vacation days per calendar year, 8% holiday allowance, and a collective pension plan;
• A collaborative and supportive work environment in OMA’s Rotterdam office;
• Career growth and development opportunities.

Application Process

To apply, please submit the following documents via our online form:

• A cover letter explaining your motivation in applying for this position and previous experience with Business Development (if applicable) (PDF, max. 1 page).
• Your CV/resume (PDF, max. 2 pages).
• A portfolioshowcasing your proficiency in InDesign (PDF, max. 20 pages).