Business Development Lead, The Netherlands

Global architecture practice
SALARY: up to 85,000 euros

Curio has been appointed by an international architectural practice who are looking to appoint a business development lead, a new role in their studio (title open) in Holland.  The global studio has offices in Europe, Asia, and recently the US.

JOB SUMMARY:

The role to work side by side the current business development partner and co-run a team of 5 business development coordinators and 2 managers.  The reason for the role is international growth into two new geographical regions and with the aim to compete with the likes of BIG, Heatherwick and F+P.  The firm are already doing tier 1 projects and have a vast portfolio of work built over 30 years.  They are at a stage in the studio where they have the knowledge and capacity to take on larger projects which this role will be an integral part of helping them achieve this.  They currently have over 200 architects globally who are experienced in a range of public and private sectors, experiential design, furniture and product.

The role will be responsible managing the team, steering, guiding and meeting supporting their strategy.  Currently the team are into geographical regions and languages.  You will also be co leading the strategy with the BD partner.  The remaining 50% will be hands on business development with highlighted client targets across EMEA.  The current team are one of the closest teams in the studio led by a great partner who also remains hands on.