Job Location: Alexandria, VA

Position Overview

Hoffmann Architects + Engineers is searching for an entry to mid-level marketing/business development professional to join our team in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. With opportunities to participate in all aspects of marketing and sales, the Business Development Associate works closely with the Director of Business Development and Office Manager for the Virginia office to identify, develop, and close new business. This position partners with staff company-wide including: local project staff to monitor opportunities for additional business with existing clients; business development staff in the other offices to increase opportunities and to identify prospects with multiple locations; and marketing staff to work on proposal and qualification packages. At Hoffmann, close professional relationship among a smaller group of colleagues fosters camaraderie, mentorship, and innovation. The firm offers a hybrid in-office and remote work environment.

Since 1977, Hoffmann has specialized in the rehabilitation, preservation, and design detailing of facades, roofs, plazas/terraces, parking garages, and historic/landmark structures. With offices in CT, NY, and VA, Hoffmann is an award-winning specialty architectural and engineering firm that has built a reputation for excellence by resolving building exterior distress at major symbols of the country’s architectural heritage, such as the Chrysler Building, the United States Capitol building, the New York Stock Exchange, and the Smithsonian Institution.
 

Primary Responsibilities

Support the Virginia office through the following:

• Work collaboratively with technical staff to produce winning technical proposals.
• Develop collateral materials for credentials packages and proposals, including: project descriptions and data, resumes, service profiles, and technical approaches.
• Coordinate with consultants for proposal and qualification information.
• Create presentations and graphic materials for interviews, conferences, and seminars.
• Complete vendor qualification forms.
• Support social media communications.
• Collaborate in the development and implementation of a business development plan including identification of target market sectors and potential clients.
• Qualify and pursue new business based on potential revenue, profit, and timely close.
• Establish meaningful contact with qualified leads through cold calling, emails, social networking, and in-person meetings.
• Identify and participate in business/social/professional organizations and events, including tradeshows, that promote or generate business relationships.
• Perform related duties as assigned or required to meet firm goals and objectives.
   

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field OR
• Equivalent combination of academic and professional experience.
   

Benefits

• Bonuses and profit sharing.
• 401(k) savings plan with employer match.
• Student loan repayment benefit (one of the first A/E firms in the nation to offer this).
• Flexibility to work from home.
• Generous paid time-off package.
• Work-life balance, including dependent care assistance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer HSA contributions.
• No-cost disability insurance, life/AD&D insurance, and employee assistance program.
   

The Culture

With nearly 50 people spread out in three offices (CT, NY, and VA), we strive to maintain a tight community. Every Friday we end work a little early to enjoy “happy hour” together. In addition, we gather for golf outings, bowling competitions, summer family picnics, and winter holiday parties to get to know our coworkers, whether in another state or at the next desk.
 

How to Apply

Visit Hoffmann’s Careers page:

• https://hoffarch.simplicant.com/jobs/47628/detail
• Submission of an online application, resume, and cover letter are required.

Hoffmann is committed to a culture of diversity and equal employment opportunity. We strictly prohibit discrimination against employees or applicants on the basis of age, ancestry or national origin, mental or physical disability or history of disability, gender, marital or familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, race or color, religion or creed, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.