BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) is an international architectural company characterized by an entrepreneurial spirit, true teamwork across expertise areas and new ways of approaching conventional tasks. We have an informal work environment where camaraderie and collegial support are highly valued and where ambition, very high work morale and dedication to being the innovators of our field unify our staff. Our office culture is characterized by creativity, high energy, and a strong team spirit. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a workplace where we want to be and work continuously at becoming better and better at what we do. 
 
We are a company experiencing steady growth and, as we grow, we also strive to mature. Over the past 20 years as a group, we have developed from being 10 to 750 people in the organization in Copenhagen, New York, London, Barcelona, Shenzhen and Los Angeles. 

As our office in Barcelona is growing and we have a pipeline of interesting projects, we are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our team and work with acquisitions and prequalifications in Southern Europe focusing on the Iberian Peninsula and the Mediterranean, with the flexibility and interest to support on the various countries within this market.
  
You will be based in Barcelona and working within BIG’s Operations team in Barcelona, reporting directly to the Managing Director and with a strong working relationship with the Partner group, the Bidding Manager, Communications team and our in-house Legal team, as well as the Business Development teams in our BIG offices. 
  
As Business Development Manager, you will: 

• Give active support to the Business Development Team, including Partners and Directors. 
• Prepare responses to RFQs/RFPs/RFIs. 
• Assess and develop recommendations for potential new projects. 
• Manage approaches and pitches to secure new direct commissions/clients. 
• Prepare time schedules, fee & scope estimations with support from management leaders. 
• Prepare fee proposals and negotiate these with support from management leaders. 
• Manage client relations and host client visits. 
• Represent BIG at selected conferences, lectures, events. 
• Assist in market research and development of marketing material. 
• Maintain CRM databases. 
• Prepare regular status updates. 

  
BIG is looking for applicants with: 

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience from a similar or related position within the Architecture industry. 
• Fluency in English and Spanish (fluency in another language, especially Catalan, Italian, Portuguese, is a plus). 
• Masters level degree in either Marketing, Business, Communication, and/or Architecture, or related field. 
• Proficiency in MS Office & Adobe CS (particularly InDesign). 
• Experience with CMS Client Management Software is a plus. 
• Excellent communication and organizational skills. 
• An interest and affinity with market research. 
• An understanding of architecture, building procedures and urban planning is recommended. 
• Self-discipline and confidence in an ad hoc environment. 

 
BIG offers: 

• A young and social environment with many social events. 
• Diverse group of people with many different nationalities. 
• Salary scheme based on experience and qualifications. 
• Flexible lunch options. 

Application:
Please apply using the "Send Application" button and attach any relevant documents such as cover letter, CV and recommendation letters. We will contact you if your profile matches our requirements. 

As we are excited to welcome our new colleague to our team, we are looking to fill this position as soon as possible. Interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, and the job ad will be taken down when the right candidate has been found.
 
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 or gender identity.