We are looking for a new member to join our Business Development team in New York City focusing on new project pursuits in the North and South American market. BIG is a group of 750+ architects, designers, and thinkers from all over the world who are based in Copenhagen, New York, Los Angeles, London, Barcelona, Zurich, and Shanghai. We are unified by the shared mission to craft the world we want to live in and to give form to our future one project at a time. As Business Development Coordinator, you will support BIG in looking for new frontiers and projects that shape the future of our cities. You will work 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 preparing business development materials such as responses to RFPs and RFQs, interviews, portfolios, and related materials; and supporting logistics for new client inquiries. As a Business Development Coordinator, you will coordinate a wide range of tasks simultaneously for multiple projects. Attention to detail is of the utmost importance. As Business Development Coordinator, you will report to the NYC Business Development Director. You will work with every member of the Business Development team in NYC and LA including the Partner, Director, Head of and Manager, as well as the larger NYC office leadership and operations team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Give active support to the Business Development Team, including BD Directors, Partners, Heads of and Managers, including effective collaboration virtually across all global studio locations
• 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
• Create tailored graphic layouts including organize, maintain, and update project sheets, resumes, bios, project portfolios
• Maintain our CRM and project databases (Sugar, Open Asset, Airtable); serve as an internal and external representative for one of the CRM databases
• Maintain a clear overview of business-related inquires for potential projects under your purview, including the initial assessment, vetting, and reporting; and leading and supporting proactive market research (higher education, sports & stadia, cultural, etc.)
• Prepare regular status updates on a weekly basis or as needed for Business Development Team
• Represent BIG at events and conferences
• Assist a Business Development Director, Head of or Manager with drafting fee proposals for potential projects (as needed)
• Support on lectures, exhibition, and press-related activities (as needed)
• Act proactively, balance multiple incoming priorities, take initiative, and bring new ideas to the table

We’re Looking for:

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Architecture or related field of study
• 1.5-3.5 years of experience in a similar or related position in the North and South American market
• Have an interest and affinity for market research in architecture and design
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and fluency in English (Spanish fluency is highly desirable)
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to meet deadlines, and manage one’s own time
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (e.g. InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel), and CRM systems

Compensation range for this role is $67,000-85,000 USD, based on relevant skills and professional work experience.

At BIG, we value and encourage the following qualities:

• Be proactive – take initiative, do research and don’t be afraid to try new things; prevent issues rather than just fix them  
• Be reliable – be someone leadership can trust to deliver on any task 
• Be accountable – from the big picture to the day to day, from production and team morale to liaising with Ops, own the decisions you make 
• Be consistent – prove you can do it, and then do it again and again 
• Be tenacious – be committed, show up, contribute with passion, do your best, get stuff done and don’t give up 
• Be independent – don’t be afraid to ask questions but be able to take a task or project and run with it 
• Be clever – be smart, know your stuff, think critically, keep the big picture in mind, figure things out and look up new knowledge, stay updated and be curious  
• Be nice – be a team player and a good colleague, be honest, respect your colleagues, don’t take yourself too seriously and have fun! 
• Be generous – share your knowledge and skills with other BIGsters and mentor others when you can 

BIG 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, Amberbook, dedicated time off for AREs, AIA Membership dues, plus 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!

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.