Business Development Manager (German speaking)

We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Business Development Manager to join our team in Rotterdam, with in-depth knowledge of the German real estate market and architecture and urbanism sector.

You’ll be part of a dynamic and inspiring environment where creativity and collaboration drive innovation. We’re looking for a proactive and motivated business development manager who thrives on managing multiple projects and enjoys working with a diverse, experienced and open-minded business development team. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to build strong new relationships, spot exciting opportunities, and contribute to impactful projects. In return, we offer a stimulating workplace, room for growth, and the chance to shape the future of architecture with us. You will be part of a team of 12 business development managers all focused on a different market.

MVRDV is a global operating company with a team of over 250 employees, dedicated to innovative architecture and urban design. Founded in 1993, MVRDV is headquartered in Rotterdam with subsidiaries in Shanghai, Berlin, Paris and New York.

Responsibilities

In short, you will focus on new business development opportunities for MVRDV specifically in Germany, while also looking into Switzerland and Austria. Furthermore, you will also be supporting our new business opportunities in markets such as Scandinavia and The Baltics, amongst others. Here is a brief summary of the tasks you can expect:

• Generate new business leads and grow our existing network of clients focusing on commercial, cultural, public and urban projects.

• Develop proposals and strategies for new opportunities. Present these to various stakeholders, both internally and externally.

• Proactively manage relationships with existing and potential customers.

• Actively support the Business Development team as a whole. Seeking to achieve larger goals and targets with the team.

• You will join a team of talented business developers who are part of the Strategy and Development Studio.

• You will report to the Associate Directors for Business Development.

What we offer

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

• A competitive salary, determined by your skills, experience, and the collective agreement for staff employed in architecture (Architecten CAO), plus 8% holiday allowance. 

• A personal development budget for learning and development.

• A travel allowance for your home-office commutes (NS-Business Card or KM-based).

• Automatic enrolment in the Architects Pension scheme (11% contribution by employees, 13.5% by MVRDV).

• A generous holiday allowance of 30 vacation days and public holidays, based on full-time employment of 40 working hours per week.

• Our legendary summer and winter parties, together with regular excursions, studio trips, and the opportunity to join several sports teams. 

• Opt-in to a subsidised, vegetarian office lunch.

• A substantial contribution to an Urban Sports Club subscription. 

• Unlimited access to OpenUp – an online mental well-being platform.

• An office inside a national monument, located in Rotterdam’s lively, central Blaak neighbourhood.

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the built environment industry, with at least 2-3 years of experience in a similar role (e.g. Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, etc.).

• You are fluent in German and have strong communication skills, both oral and written. You must also have a good command of English.

• Experience in project management. You must be able to define the scope of a project, establish processes, plan costs, predict risks, manage various stakeholders, etc.

• You have a proven track record of lead generation and creative business development ideas. You can convert market reactions into structural proposals and strategies.

• A degree in architecture, urban planning, real estate or a related field.

• Excellent organizational, negotiation and presentation skills.

• Experienced user of Adobe Creative Suite, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Preferable you have an extensive professional network of contacts in Germany (commercial, cultural and/or public real estate business, with additional links to urban planning and design opportunities).

We’d love for you to join us!

MVRDV is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants equally, regardless of gender or marital status, color, nationality or ethnic origin, religion or religious belief, sexual orientation, disability, or age.