MVRDV is looking for an ambitious for a Business Development Manager to join our Global Business Development team based at our Rotterdam headquarters. You need to be a motivated self-starter and have confidence in taking ownership of several projects. You are an open-minded person who prefers to work in a team of real professionals. Last but not least, you are a sales rockstar and know how to manage client relationships. Does this sound like you?

This is us

MVRDV is a global operating firm with a team of more than 300 employees, dedicated to innovative architecture and urban design. Founded in 1993, the MVRDV headquarters are based in Rotterdam with offices in Shanghai, Berlin, Paris, and New York.

The Business Development team

As a member of the Business Development team, we work together to find new projects across multiple markets for MVRDV, including through public tenders, private competitions, active research, and pitching. A typical day can consist of analysing potential projects and developments, liaising with the architectural teams, and producing project proposals. You will be active across many areas of architecture and urbanism - such as tender production, the design process and project delivery, market research, commercial proposals, and communication with several outside parties including consultants, public entities, and private clients. Because of this, you will gain extensive knowledge of architectural and urban development processes from the inside, while also getting a chance to practice your ability to sell ideas and buildings.

You come with some experience in business development, communications, or perhaps as a designer within the architecture field – and are driven by winning new projects for MVRDV.

Job tasks and responsibilities

In short, you will be focusing on new business development opportunities for MVRDV. Here is a brief summary of tasks and responsibilities that you can expect:

• Identifying and researching markets for potential future business opportunities, analysing potential projects and developments
• Developing project proposals and tender documents (EOIs, RFQs, RFPs, Fee Proposals)
• Proactively managing relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Liaising with our architectural teams
• Assembling project teams and liaising with potential consultants
• Organising and participating in business trips and networking events
• Actively supporting the Business Development team as a whole. Aiming to achieve broader goals and targets together with the team.
• You will join a team of talented business developers which is part of the Strategy and Development studio.
• Help maintain CRM database

• Higher professional (hbo) or university education (wo) in Real Estate, Urban Planning, (Landscape) Architecture or Business Management. In case of the latter, demonstrable affinity with architecture is required.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in the building industry, with at least 1-3 years of experience in a similar position (e.g. Business Development Manager, Sales manager, etc.).
• Creative and innovative skills.
• Experienced Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign), MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint user.
• Strong analytical capabilities.
• Understanding of architectural processes.
• Understanding of project development and/or conception.
• Graphic design skills and experience with creating diagrams and layouts will be highly valued.
• Excellent spoken and written English. Knowledge of other languages is an asset.
• Candidates authorised to work in the Netherlands are preferred.

What we offer

Beyond the opportunity to work within a globally and ambitious company, here are a few benefits that we offer:

• An exciting, inspiring and international working environment.
• Competitive salary, considering your skills and personal value for the organization. The salary is determined by the collective agreement for staff employed in architecture (Architecten CAO).
• Personal development budget for learning and development.
• Travel allowance for your home-office commutes (NS Business or KM-based).
• You automatically take part of the Architects Pension scheme when working for MVRDV.
• 30 paid holiday days based on a fulltime employment of 40 working hours per week.
• Regular excursions, parties and corporate activities such as sports.
• Possibility to join in on the healthy lunch in our office (4.15 EUR per day).
• We contribute to your sports subscription at OneFit.
• You'll have unlimited access to Open Up – an online mental well-being platform.
• A great office location in the center of Rotterdam near the train station.

We’d love for you to join us!

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they feel they meet 100% of the qualifications. Do you recognize yourself in this statement? MVRDV encourages you to reconsider and apply. You do not need to tick all the boxes to join our team. We care more about your motivation and potential! We look forward to your application.

How to apply

Please fill in the online form and upload your motivation letter and CV preferably as PDF not larger than 5mb. You can also check how we hire.