Business development officer/manager

Critical Playground LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

20 vacation days

Job summary

OMA New York is seeking a business development professional to support and drive our business development efforts in the Americas and Japan from our New York office.

In this role you will respond to both public procurement bids and private project inquiries; conduct research into new markets and opportunities; and maintain a database of business development materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture, urban studies, design, communications, business administration, real estate or related field.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication in English.
• Proactive, hands-on, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and assist in the assessment of potential new projects.
• Prepare RFIs, RFQs, RFPs and fee proposals.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of past proposals, project information sheets, CVs, portfolios, presentations and other marketing collateral.
• Prepare regular progress updates on a weekly basis or as needed.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners for the above purposes.
• Support business development strategy and relationships with partners and clients.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Team player

Education

Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in architecture or related field

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Job description

OMA is looking for a business development professional to join its team in New York, USA.

Title and level commensurate with experience

About the company

OMA is an international architecture and urbanism practice founded in 1975, with offices in Rotterdam, New York, Hong Kong and Brisbane.

Over the past five 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, OMA’s research and design studio, often works in parallel with OMA, enriching architecture with intelligence drawn from a wide range of other disciplines.

About the role

OMA New York is looking for a business development professional to support and help drive our business development efforts in the Americas and Japan from our New York office.

In this role you will respond to both public procurement bids and private project enquiries; conduct research into new markets and opportunities; and maintain a database of business development materials.

You will write, prepare, lay out and produce qualifications packages, proposals, presentation materials, competition entries and marketing collateral, working closely with the partners in our New York office to evaluate and pursue new potential projects.

We are open to candidates at different stages of their career.

The title, level and scope of the role will be calibrated to the experience and strengths of the person we hire.

Key responsibilities

Core to the role at every level:

• conduct research and assist in the assessment of potential new projects
• prepare RFIs, RFQs, RFPs and fee proposals
• maintain a continuous overview of potential projects and efforts
• organize, maintain and update a comprehensive database of past proposals, project information sheets, CVs, portfolios, presentations and other marketing collateral
• prepare regular progress updates on a weekly basis or as needed
• coordinate with internal teams and external partners for the above purposes

Depending on your experience, you may also:

• help shape business development strategy and priorities for the Americas and Japan
• manage key relationships with partners, clients and external collaborators and lead assessments on new opportunities
• mentor and guide more junior team members and set standards for the quality and consistency of our submissions

Requirements:

• master’s or bachelor’s degree in architecture, urban studies, design, communications, business administration, real estate or a related field
• four plus years’ of experience in a similar role, preferably within an internationally reputable architecture firm – we welcome both candidates early in this track with strong potential and more experienced professionals
• experience responding to time‑sensitive RFIs, RFQs, RFPs and client proposals in the US (required for candidates joining at a senior level; strongly preferred otherwise)
• pro‑active, hands‑on, self‑motivated and confident in a fast‑paced work environment
• strong team player with the ability to facilitate coordination across internal teams and external partners
• excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in English
• proficiency in another language, preferably Japanese and/or French, is an asset
• proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite, with strong InDesign capabilities
• demonstrated graphic layout and production skills (please demonstrate in your portfolio) and attention to detail
• knowledge of OMA’s work and familiarity with the architectural field

What we offer:

• full‑time employment based in our New York office
• a salary in the range of USD 75,000–100,000 commensurate with experience, accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), health insurance and 20 vacation days per year, in addition to U.S. public holidays
• a collaborative and supportive work environment within OMA’s New York team
• career growth opportunities at a globally recognized firm within the creative and architectural industry

OMA values diversity and offers equal opportunities for all applicants.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected group status.