Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive

Years of Experience: 2 to 4 years

Qualification: Bachelors in Architecture (mandatory) + Degree / Diploma in Management (preferable)

About the practice

Studio Lotus work is grounded on the principles of Conscious design, an approach that celebrates local resources, cultural influences, a keen attention to detail and an inclusive process. Our design process includes everyone, from the principals to the interns, fostering a culture centred on a high degree of individual ownership.

Our team of 100+ people come from varied backgroundsarchitects, interior designers, engineers, even graphic and textile designers. Working in a highly collaborative setting, teams operate as mini-studios within the larger studio. Democracy and transparency are key to our design process. Together, we aim to craft benchmark solutions that address society's changing ways of living and working.

Role Description

The Business Development executive will be responsible for business analysis, documentation, drafting, negotiating, and overseeing contracts. A strategic administrator who safeguards the firm's interests, fostering successful project outcomes through meticulous process/contract management. Must be a custodian of the Studio's systems and processes, and thus contribute towards the organization's higher performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Well-understand Clients aspirations and objectives for their project. Effectively and efficiently manage the relationship through timely communication for information requests or progress updates, and importantly, concern/grievance escalation.
• Draft, evaluate and execute contracts. Monitor and complete contract close-out, extension, or renewal as appropriate.
• Document and proactively manage the deal pipeline to move all ongoing leads towards closure.
• Help design, document and maintain various systems, processes and procedures related to analysis and reporting.
• Prepare reports for various business functions/ meetings/ workshops capturing the relevant key metrics.

Requirements Skill-sets and Knowledge

• Understanding of contract law and ability to draft and review contracts effectively, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
• Ability to identify, assess and mitigate risks associated with contractual agreements, ensuring that the firm is protected from potential liabilities.
• Good understanding of the broader business/economic landscape of our operating geographies, and current organisational priorities, to support new business acquisition.
• Ability to take initiative and effectively plan own work-stream to meet deadlines
• Strong teamworking abilities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (advanced CAD drafting skills), MS Office suite (particularly Excel), and data visualization techniques.
• Must have an eye for detail and quality output.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Will be responsible for responding to new business opportunities to set up a call/meeting with the team.
• Self-driven to learn to improve knowledge and skills required to excel at the role.

If this role excites you, write to us at [Confidential Information] with your CV.