Bates Smart Pty Ltd 1 Nicholson Street 243 Liverpool Street ABN 70 004 999 400 Melbourne 3000 East Sydney NSW 2010 Australia T+613 8664 6200 F+613 8664 6300 T+612 9380 7288 F+612 9380 7280 [email protected] [email protected]

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Architecture Current job opportunity: Interior Design BID Manager Urban Design Strategy Overview

Bates Smart is looking for a pro-active and collaborative team member to deliver high- standard, successful bids for major architectural and interior design projects. This role is primarily to manage the bid process from opportunity through to award, delivering on the broader business development strategy for the Melbourne studio. The role will work closely with the Melbourne and Sydney BD and Marketing team and key Melbourne leadership team to execute Business Development and Marketing strategies.

Job Details

Location: Nicholson Street, Melbourne

Responsibilities

Business Development / Assist with the strategic pursuit of key opportunities for the Melbourne studio / Respond to new business enquiries / Manage the bid process including ownership of the written content, aligned to the Bates Smart brand and tone / Develop bid plans for key opportunities / Partner with our internal Bid Adviser and Graphic Designer to deliver bid document / Work alongside senior leadership group to develop key bid messages / Development of tailored content specifically for each individual bid / Track performance of proposals (conversion, client briefs) and projects (satisfaction surveys) / Undertake appropriate market research on current and future clients / Research trends in existing and new growth sectors / Maintain BD meeting agenda and minutes / Attendance at key events maximising property industry network

Marketing / Contribute to broader marketing initiatives such as events, awards and media / Ensure key CV and Practice Profiles are developed and up to date / Assist with maximising external exposure related to key projects and senior leadership team / Execute brand strategy including market collateral (capability statements, testimonials and project stories) across all sectors / Assist with development of content for monthly online newsletter and annual Journal magazine as required / Identify and assist with the development of other marketing collateral and social media as required

Essential skills and experience

/ Demonstrated experience in bid writing and tender responses, ideally with an understanding of the property sector (architecture background highly regarded) / Strong project management skills to be disciplined, organised and task focussed / Adobe Indesign skills essential / Knowledge of Photoshop or compatible graphics software a plus

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/ Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Our employment philosophy

Bates Smart believes in its individuals. We support cultural and gender diversity and aim to provide employees with a challenging and exciting work environment. We strive to invest in our people and to bring out individual talents. We build trust and foster strong working relationships both internally and externally. We want to be the place where you want to work. To Apply To be eligible and considered for this position you must hold a valid work permit in Australia. Please send your application with CV to [email protected] with the subject line – BID Manager MEL

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