Junior Business Developer

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About the Company

OMA is an international architecture and urbanism practice founded in 1975, with offices in Rotterdam, New York, Hong Kong, and Australia. 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, 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 seeking an Architect with a strong interest and ambition to work in the field of Business Development in an architectural practice. The Business Development department collaborates 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 of professional experience in acquisition or market research, 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, proactive, 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;

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.