Business Development Specialist

Job Description

The Business Development Specialist will work closely with the Business Development Director, Head of, and Managers on the acquisition of new business by predominantly owning the production and delivery of prequalification efforts. Primary responsibilities include generating and managing business development materials such as responses to RFPs and RFQs, interviews, portfolios, and related materials, and supporting logistics for new client inquiries.

We are seeking a candidate who is excited to grow their abilities and knowledge, and in turn, share their skills with the Global Business Development Team in BIG’s Copenhagen, New York, London, Barcelona, and Shenzhen offices. As a Business Development Specialist, you will coordinate a wide range of tasks, simultaneously, for multiple projects, and thus, attention to detail is of the outmost importance. BIG is an energetic and ambitious workplace that requires a dynamic, confident, and organized individual who will excel in a fast-paced environment. The Business Development Specialist reports to the Head of and Director of Business Development. 

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Architecture, Design, Urban Studies, Communications, Writing, or related field preferred)
• 2  years of professional work experience within business development at an architecture, engineering, or construction firm preferred
• Fluent in Adobe Creative and Microsoft Suites with strong graphic skills
• Enjoys conducting market research in architecture and design
• Fluent in spoken and written English with strong writing abilities (fluency in another language is a plus)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Self-disciplined and confident in a creative and dynamic environment

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work independently as well as in team environments, often under tight deadlines
  
  

Job Responsibilities

• Actively support the Business Development Team, including Directors, Partners, Heads of, and Managers
• Prepare, coordinate, and produce RFP and RFQ submittals, including creating and editing graphic and written content for proposals, interview presentations, pitch decks, and general business development materials
• Organize, maintain, and update project cut sheets, resumes, bios, project portfolios
• Maintain our CRM and project databases (Sugar, Open Asset, Airtable)
• Assist in maintaining a clear overview of business-related inquires including the initial assessment, vetting, and reporting of new potential projects, and supporting pro-active market research projects (higher education, sports &stadia, cultural, etc.)
• Prepare regular status updates for Business Development Director and Partners
• Support for lectures, exhibitions, and press-related activities 
  
  

Job Benefits

• Generous Time Off: Increases over your time at BIG as well as 12 recognized holidays and Winter Break
• Professional Development: Support for continuing education, regular Lunch & Learns
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, along with ancillary and disability insurance
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) Plan with 3% company match 
• Saving Plans: Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
• Family Leave: 2-week pre-birth leave to all expecting parents to get set up for your new family member, generous parental leave, and flexible return-to-work options
• Catered Meals: Complimentary breakfast daily and catered lunches on Wednesdays
• Staff Entertainment: Friday beers and biannual parties - We're BIG on celebrations!
• Additional perks: Dog friendly office, company sponsored sports teams, employee referral bonus, & more!
  

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000
(The salary offered will be based on the length and relevance of the candidate's work history and the skills developed through their professional experiences.)

Diversity has been part of our DNA since BIG’s foundation. A multitude of cultures and backgrounds creates a new point of reference which leads to amazing insights. At BIG, we celebrate and support diversity because it makes our team, work and the built environment better. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and take affirmative action to employ equally regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.