Business Development Coordinator (Architecture and Design)

About The Role:

We are working with a highly influential mid-sized design company who are seeking a Business Development Coordinator with a background in the design and build / architecture space to join their collaborative and successful team on a permanent basis in London.

As the Business Development Coordinator, you will report to and work closely with the Head of Business Development. You will assist in tracking new business opportunities and key relationships and gather intelligence on relevant sectors and growth markets. You will also stay updated on industry trends which will aid with pitching strategies and communication and help to further develop our client’s presence in the market further.

Our client is looking for a self-starter who wants to build a long-term career with the business, with the drive and commercial instinct to help contribute to its continued growth. You will identify opportunities, take initiative, develop strong relationships and bring people together to drive collaboration.

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking, ambitious and social team working across an exciting and diverse range of projects. Our client places a strong emphasis on maintaining a positive studio culture, with a collaborative, energetic and sociable environment. In addition to a competitive salary, the role offers a strong commission structure, creating a highly competitive overall package, alongside excellent benefits including cycle to work scheme, wellbeing events, private healthcare and more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day coordination of a key business development workstream, ensuring priorities, actions, responsibilities and deadlines are tracked and progressed
• Coordinate activity across multiple internal teams to ensure a consistent approach with clients
• Organise regular meetings by preparing agendas and relevant information, recording key decisions and actions
• Monitor outstanding actions, follow up with colleagues, address delays or challenges, and manage risks
• Produce regular reporting on activity and progress, highlighting achievements, outstanding actions and upcoming priorities
• Coordinate communications, client follow-ups, meetings and events relating to opportunities
• Work collaboratively with colleagues responsible for data and systems, using existing information effectively to support decision-making
• Provide a consistent framework for colleagues generating new business, helping them track activity

Key Skills/Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role within the design and build, architecture, built environment
• Strong understanding of the built environment
• Proactive in your approach, with the confidence to work with people at all levels
• Excellent writing and research abilities
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Efficient in managing time and workload
• Excellent verbal and presentation skills
• Professional and adaptable demeanour
• Enjoys a positive, social and outgoing working culture

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