Junior Business Development Manager (100%)

About the job

Herzog & de Meuron is an international architectural firm based in Basel, Switzerland. The office was founded in 1978 and is led by the two founders, together with the partners and the CEO. Today, an international team of over 500 employees is engaged in a variety of projects in Europe, America and Asia. The headquarters in Basel collaborates with studios in Berlin and Munich, Barcelona, Paris, London, Hong Kong, New York and San Francisco.

To complement our Business Development team in Basel, we are immediately seeking a

Junior Business Development Manager, 100%

Business Development shapes the future of Herzog & de Meuron. The team identifies new project opportunities worldwide, works closely with partners and the CEO, and accompanies projects from the initial idea onwards. As the first point of contact for new clients, Business Development stands for strong relationships, clear positioning and sustainable growth.

As part of the 5-person BD team, you will report to the Head and your main tasks include:

• Independently assessing and following up on new project opportunities in the DACH region
• Responding to project enquiries and contacting potential new clients in the DACH region
• Preparing internal decision-making materials and documents for management
• Coordinating with the Proactive Lead, partners, PDs, Legal and other internal teams
• Monitoring the BD mailboxes as well as coordinating deadlines, handovers and follow-ups
• Maintaining the DACH pipeline, opportunity status and next steps in Salesforce
• Preparing client meetings, presentations and reference materials
• Operational coordination of EOIs, RFQs and RFPs as well as support in content preparation
• Researching and reporting on relevant market trends

Your profile:

• Master's degree in architecture or a comparable field
• At least three years of relevant professional experience, ideally in an architectural firm or in business development
• Strong communication skills, confident in presentations and open to team exchange
• Proficient in MS Office and Adobe InDesign
• Experience with CRM tools, especially Salesforce
• Very good German and English skills, French is an advantage
• Interest in international projects and experience in German-speaking markets desirable

You can expect a varied range of tasks in an international, creative environment with a strong position in the architectural world. You will work on exciting projects worldwide, take on early responsibility and actively shape their development.

This role is as challenging as it is rewarding and is aimed at a committed individual with a positive attitude, structured working style and attention to detail. You enjoy working in a team but also act independently, think ahead and contribute proactively.

We look forward to receiving your application documents in electronic form (including cover letter, CV, diplomas and certificates) mentioning reference B26-3. Please use our online application form.