About the Company

OMA is an international architecture and urbanism practice founded in 1975. With offices in Rotterdam, New York, Hong Kong, and Australia. Over the past four decades, OMA has produced a broad portfolio of projects, employing a team of more than 200 architects, designers, and researchers with a diverse range of experience and expertise. AMO, a research and design studio, often works in parallel with OMA’s clients, enriching architecture with intelligence drawn from a wide range of other disciplines.

About the Role

OMA’s Rotterdam office is looking for a Business Developer to join our Business Development department. The Business Development department works closely with design teams and office management to actively research and acquire projects worldwide, with a focus on Europe and MENA.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the assessment of potential new projects.
• Lead and maintain an overview of the preparation of RFI’s, RFQ’s RFP’s and Fee proposals.
• Maintain a continuous overview of potential projects and efforts.
• Assist in maintaining our CRM database.
• Assist in proactive market research.
• Organize, maintain, and update project information sheets, CVs, project portfolios, and presentations.
• Give active support to the Business Development team, including Head of Business Development and Partners.
• Prepare regular progress updates on a weekly basis or as needed.

Qualifications

• MA/BA Degree in Architecture.
• High proficiency in English, and ideally a second language (preferably German or French).
• 5+ years of professional experience in acquisition in the architecture, real estate or development field.
• Experience in responding to RFI’s, RFQ’s, RFP’s, and client proposals.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Interest in and affinity with market research.
• Hands-on approach, self-disciplined, pro-active and confident in a fast-paced international working environment.
• Knowledge of OMA’s work and the architectural field in general.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite with strong Illustrator and InDesign capabilities, demonstrated in a portfolio.
• European work permit is preferred.

What We Offer

• A full-time employment contract.
• A competitive salary commensurate with experience, and additional benefits including 30 vacation days per calendar year, 8% holiday allowance, and a collective pension plan.
• The opportunity to work on exciting, complex projects in a leading international architecture firm.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment in OMA’s Rotterdam office.
• Career growth and development opportunities.

Application Process

To apply, please submit the following documents via our online form:

• A cover letter explaining your motivation for working at OMA.
• Your CV/resume.
• A portfolio (in PDF format, max. 30 pages.