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SO–IL is seeking a business development and marketing manager to join its team in New York.

SO-IL is an internationally recognized architecture and design firm based in New York. Founded by Jing Liu and Florian Idenburg in 2008, we create spaces and objects for future culture. Rigorously optimistic, our team speaks more than a dozen languages. Our clients are spread across France and South Korea to the United States and Australia.

Business development and marketing manager

We are seeking an applicant with a strong interest in our mission and projects and a desire to gain exposure to relevant professional experience. Working with the partners, the manager will be responsible for actively developing, acquiring, and assessing potential projects, conducting market research, and following up on market opportunities worldwide.

In this position, you will assist with requests for qualification/proposal, requests for information, and client proposals. You will assist in maintaining a clear overview of a continuous flow of business-related inquiries and in an initial assessment of potential new projects. You will also assist in market research, prepare regular status updates, develop marketing material and provide active support in the office’s business development efforts. You will report to the director BD and PR, and ultimately, to the partners.

Responsibilities:

• focus your efforts on development opportunities for SO–IL
• generate new business and develop the network – with a focus on cultural and institutional work
• develop proposals, presentations, and strategy for new opportunities to further SO-IL’s success
• analyze markets and sectors to develop a clear SO–IL brand identity
• identify and develop SO – IL brand assets, media coverage, content, social media, etc.
• act as lead point-person internally to design and submit RFPS/RFQs
• manage marketing budgets and forecasting process with the support of the studio manager
• develop and implement campaigns, press outreach, profile coverage to communicate SO–IL brand
• facilitate media requests, lectures, and networking events
• ensure content development, production and distribution of all marketing and publicity materials
• manage SO–IL website
• maintain contact database CMS
• designing and implementing office programs to promote a culture that reflects the organization’s values
• ensure the office is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion in anticipation of any client or media tours
• other tasks as assigned

Prerequisites:

• MA/BA Degree in architecture or a master’s degree in a subject related to architecture, real estate, urban planning, landscape architecture or candidates with an legal or business background who love architecture
• fluency in English; bilingual proficiency in another language is preferred (Dutch, Mandarin, French, Korean)
• minimum of 1 year professional experience in acquisition/market research required, preferably in the architecture, real estate or development field
• experience in responding to RFI, RFP, PQQ and direct assignment proposals
• experience/capability with the management of multiple assignments/deadlines
• interest in and affinity with market research
• self-discipline, pro-active and confident in a complex environment
• excellent communication, organizational, negotiation and pitching skills
• skilled in Google Docs and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop)
• familiarity with basic graphic design and web design
• demonstrated knowledge of social media management
• knowledge of CMS systems preferred

Ideal qualities:

• ability to develop unconventional commercial solutions for unique creative opportunities
• you need to be action-orientated and always adapt a positive ‘can-do approach’ in the work you do. You must be a motivated self-starter and have confidence in taking ownership of a number of projects
• maintain the ability to work flexibly in a demanding environment
• strong interest/background in architectural history
• collaborative and comfortable working with a wide range of project partners, stakeholders, and audiences
• flexible, organized, keen eye for detail, and able to multitask

What we offer:

• the opportunity to work with a global and ambitious company, directly with the partners
• an exciting international working environment in the heart of Brooklyn
• an appropriate salary, considering your skills and personal value to the organization
• training and development opportunities
• regular excursions and parties
• health insurance
• ten paid holiday days for a 40-hour working week in addition to all federal holidays

To apply 

To be considered for the position please click the apply for job link below with the subject line as ‘YOUR NAME_BIZDEV’.

Attach your CV/resume and answer the following questions in the body of the email (no more than 150 words each):

• why are you the right fit for SO–IL? Be specific
• how can you imagine steering the future of SO–IL’s success?
• give an example of when you’ve had to manage a project or process, describe your biggest challenge and how you overcame it
• 500-word writing sample detailing why you feel suitable for the position
• describe your most difficult client experience and how you were able to manage expectations and maintain a positive working relationship
• what is your potential start date?
• if an international applicant, what is your visa status? Note if you will now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at SO–IL

Unfortunately due to the volume of applications, we are not able to reach out to every inquiry. We will follow up with qualified candidates via email to schedule interviews. Please no phone calls or unscheduled office visits.

Equal employment opportunity statement

We maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sexuality, gender, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. SO–IL is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment.

www.so-il.org

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