ACPV ARCHITECTS Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel is an international collective with the aim of nurturing shared well-being through unique, high-profile architectural solutions worldwide. Founded in 2000 by Antonio Citterio and Patricia Viel, the studio is currently enhanced by the creativity of more than 230 professionals and the leadership of 14 partners. From urban planning to residential and mixed-use developments, from corporate campuses to public buildings and hotels, each ACPV ARCHITECTS project embodies a new vision where nature and the noblest human aspirations can find new centrality.
Position:
ACPV is looking for a Business Development Officer to be included in our Business Development team.
The role will involve identifying and managing commercial opportunities aligned with the company’s market positioning strategy. The selected candidate will work in close coordination with internal stakeholders and in synergy with the in-house Tender Office.
The role will include a range of activities such as:
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Review and analyse requests for collaboration related to potential new design commissions and business opportunities.
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Gather, organise, and maintain the information required for the preparation of proposals and commercial documentation.
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Support the Partner in Charge and General Manager in evaluating and developing approaches to new business opportunities.
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Prepare fee proposals and commercial offers, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and alignment with client requirements.
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Contribute to the preparation of technical and commercial proposal materials, including portfolios, project references, case studies, and supporting documentation.
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Monitor proposal deadlines and progress, helping ensure timely and high-quality submissions.
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Support the Business Development Manager in coordinating external stakeholders involved in proposal and business development activities, including engineering firms, specialist consultants, local partners, and other collaborators.
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Collaborate with the Legal Advisor and the Partner in Charge in gathering and managing documentation required during contractual and appointment formalisation phases.
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Contribute to ensuring that client requests receive timely, accurate, and high-quality responses aligned with ACPV standards.
Requirements:
- Degree in Architecture or a related field.
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minimum 2-3 years of experience in a similar role, within architecture, engineering firm.
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Organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, international environment.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to teamwork.
Excellent written and spoken in Italian and English;
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Soft skills:
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Proactivity and team spirit
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Analytical thinking and goal-oriented mindset
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Ability to thrive in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment
Other information:
What We Offer
Freelance collaboration (Partita IVA required)
ACPV is committed to creating a better working environment by supporting workforce diversity. All applications for vacant positions will be welcomed and considered based on merit, regardless of nationality, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, religion, or belief.
