Artistic director Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT

Are we the road to your future?Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. We are currently searching for an experienced Marketing Director - Utah - to support our Volkert Utah practice. This position will be in Cottonwood Heights, UT. This position will focus on achieving the collective marketing targets for all services operating within Utah. Serve as a conduit of information across the firm to improve and enhance the knowledge of firmwide activities, resources, capabilities, strategies, experience, and opportunities.This opportunity provides leadership and oversight for business, engineering design, and construction management of all activities in Utah. The Marketing Director will develop in-depth knowledge of client objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies. This position will also be familiar with the integration of engineering, procurement, and construction activitiesWhat you'll be doing : Coordinates and collaborates on all business development activities within assigned operations and servicesAssist the team with winning new businessLeads strategies and efforts to : Identify customer requirements and new opportunities that combine unique elements of Volkert's competenciesIdentify and prioritize changing / emerging markets, major targets, and teaming opportunitiesDevelops and maintains professional relationships with existing clients, prospective clients, colleagues, and government agencies, including serving as a client manager. Introduces the firm to new prospects. Markets new services to existing clients. Works with governmental agencies to develop new programs and standards for the industry; and converts qualified leads into principal / senior staff introductions. As part of the firm's client quality service program, assists with measuring client satisfaction and providing feedback to operations and servicesResearch markets, teaming partners, and competitors to assist with growth and differentiation strategiesDevelops and / or participates in market research in conjunction with operations and servicesRegularly informs operations and services of trends, new initiatives, and noteworthy eventsLeads and participates in the development of proposal and presentation strategies for any service offering of the firmCoaches presentation teamsCoordinates with the marketing department for development of presentation materialsWrites and edits major portions of proposals and other submittalsCoordinates and leads proposal reviewsSupport teams on project pursuits, proposals, presentations, and interviewsNetworks with other professionals to maintain and build cordial, respectful relations with competing firms and teaming partners that encourage teaming relationships on appropriate projects. Enhances the firm image as the "partner of choice."Creates a network of contacts through membership in appropriate national or international professional organizations and obtaining committee / board positions. Attends and represents the firm at appropriate professional, civic, client, and government events. Coordinates firm membership and individual participation in industry and professional associations, and participation in industry and professional conferences / tradeshows, within and across assigned operations and servicesMaintain network of external relationships to include professional contacts, industry associations, college professors, etc. to source available candidatesWhat you need to have : Bachelor's Degree in engineering, planning, economics, management, or other professional / technical disciplineAn advanced degree in management or marketing is desirableProfessional registration or certification is highly desirableFamiliarity with UDOT and / or municipalities is requiredA minimum of 15 years of Industry ExperienceThis position requires heavy travel and overnight stays 3-5 days per week Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelinesValid driver's licenseA satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)Skills & Competencies : Ability to build internal teams across operations and services that further the interests of the firm's goals above individual and operational unit goals. Ability to build external teams through demonstrated integrity, trust, respect and strategic thinkingAbility to clearly present and support issue analyses, conclusions, and recommendations to C-Suite, senior management, and the firm at largeStrong level of organization and prioritization skillsHigh degree of professional judgment; ability to generate trust and retain confidentialityGathers relevant information systematically; considers a broad range of issues or factors; grasps complexities and perceives relationships among problems or issues; seeks input from others; uses accurate logic in analysisConveys information clearly and effectively through formal and informal documents; reviews and edits written work constructivelyComputer Skills : Ability to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Outlook. Proficient with basic office equipment, computer software; ability to create and utilize spreadsheetsTo be a successful Volkert Marketing Director, you must possess the following characteristics : Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environmentBe able to multi-task in a team environmentExercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problemsBe able to communicate effectivelyverbal and writtenGuide work and promote goals to maintain high standards of performanceVolkert Perks : Competitive compensationFlexibility and a positive work / life balanceChallenging and innovative projectsEmployee referral programProfessional developmentEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matchingPaid Time Off (PTO) and holidaysMedical, Dental, & VisionEmployer-Paid Life / AD&D insuranceEmployer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disabilityWellness incentivesAdditional voluntary benefitsThe words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert. "For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference."- Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive OfficerEOE-Race / Sex / Vets / DisabledVolkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.#LI-SD1