The Business Development Coordinator will work closely with the Business Development Director and Managers on the acquisition of new business by leading the production and delivery of prequalification efforts, and generating and managing business development materials and data. 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 Coordinator, 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 Coordinator reports to the Business Development Director.
Business Development Coordinator KPIs:
Ability to run prequalifications (PQs, RFQs, RFPs, RFIs) solo, including development of the document and teaming with limited oversight (including interfacing with Biz Managers/Coordinators in other offices for reference PQs, meeting with internal departments and team members such as BIG Landscape, Project Designers, the Operations Team, as well as external consultants)
Ability to become a subject-matter-expert in CRM and project databases (Sugar, Open Asset, Airtable) and act as a resource to the Business Development team and BIG leadership
Enthusiastic and proactive support of team members and larger team goals
Primary Responsibilities:
Actively support the Business Development Team, including BD 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 the Business Development Director and Partners
Draft fee proposals for potential projects
Support for lectures, exhibition, and press-related activities
Skills/Experience:
Bachelor Degree (Architecture, Design, Urban Studies, Communications, Writing, or related field preferred)
2+ years in a similar role; experience with business development at an architecture, engineering, or construction firm preferred
An affinity for market research in architecture and design
Fluent in Adobe Creative and Microsoft Suites with strong graphic skills