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Job description / Role
An established architectural practice seeks motivated and hands on Business Development Assistant to work closely with our Regional Business Development Manager.
Role:
- Interpret “Requests for Proposal” (RFP) received from clients
- Assemble company response – CVs, project sheets, letters – in collaboration with directors
- Able to query requirements directly with client
- Liaison with sub-consultants that may join bidding team
- Maintain database of enquiries received, response date, follow up actions
- Assemble all bid information materials as necessary and organise delivery to the client
- Miscellaneous administrative duties
Requirements
- Well organized, able to work under pressure
- Very good English skills – written, spoken
- Confident manner, able to make phone calls to clients/sub-consultants and write correspondence
- Knowledge of InDesign software package would be useful
- Able to work independently when required
- Graphic design skills useful but not essential
- Hands on and able to prepare bid material from scratch and collate for delivery
- Flexible (occasionally deadlines will necessitate late working)
Candidates with proven experience in a similar Business Development, Document Control, Customer Service or Administrative role will be highly regarded.
About the Company
RMJM is an International Architectural Practice with Studios in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the United States. Our work encompasses architecture, masterplanning and interior design. RMJM is a design-led practice and our professionals apply a creative and collaborative approach to the whole building process from inception to completion, enabling us to successfully connect people and places, context and culture, to create dynamic and modern architecture. The company’s work spans the commercial, cultural, education, healthcare, hospitality, mixed use, residential, retail, science and technology, sport and transport sectors.
In the UAE, RMJM has had a continuous presence since 1970. The combination of our intellectual capital and regional expertise allows RMJM to solve the most complex architectural problems and offer innovative designs rooted in the understanding of local culture and traditions.