Marketing Specialist
Specializes in marketing for a select region. Collaborates with practice and business development directors on marketing strategies, target clients and project pursuits. Manages and creates pursuit submissions and materials. Manages, creates and maintains marketing collateral and collaborates on project photography, content and public relations. Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of marketing practices and procedures to complete assignments with integrity and creativity. Seeks opportunities to provide support that achieves firm values and goals. Anticipates job expectations and contributes to strategic marketing solutions.
Responsibilities :
- Works closely with studio leaders to support their business development program as the go-to and trusted source for business development efforts
- Monitors and assists practice leaders and business development directors on target client information within the CRM system and may be responsible for system reporting management and analysis
- Collaborates with business development on competitive intelligence, client and competition research as needed to support prepositioning pursuit efforts including preparation and implementation of client capture plans for target clients
- Manages and creates qualifications packages, proposals submissions and interview collateral including content and graphics (writing / editing text and design layouts) working within firm brand standards
- Provides strategic thinking related to marketing outreach : brochures, qualification packages, fee proposals and presentations and tailors appropriately to support the needs of the practice / region
- Prepares and maintains BD resource materials, portfolios and boiler plate information working with Marcom resource manager
- Manages the pursuit submission process with pursuit team on go / no-go efforts, pursuit strategy, requirements, scheduling, assignments and maintains deadlines
- Acts as a liaison for internal and external communications of regional marketing news and developments with centralized MarCom team
- Manages regional project information, stories and milestones for use in materials, case studies, PR, social media, eMarketing, etc. in collaboration with Marketing Specialists and MarCom studio team members
- Tracks project milestones for grand openings, groundbreakings, completion, photography, etc. and collaborates with Practice Specialists and MarCom on related actions
- Responsible for tracking regional pursuit outcomes, project information and milestones and other key marketing initiatives within firmwide and MarCom management systems
- Collaborates with regional leadership, business development directors, marketing specialists and conference teams on regional conference strategy, messaging, speaking topics and support needs
- Manages regional awards strategy, tracking, submissions and support with regional design leadership and MarCom awards coordinator
- May assist regional teams in submissions for accreditation, fellowships honors and awards
Supports the firm's cultural values, including a commitment to quality, innovation, learning and growth
Acts with positive, service-driven attitude with a commitment to going above and beyond to help customers and team membersActs as a mentor by coaching and motivating project team membersSeeks leadership opportunities by providing direction and feedback to team members and collaborating with team leadersFosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with team membersManages conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environmentTakes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practicesQualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Marketing or related degreeTypically with 5+ years of marketing experiencePrevious experience with A / E / C firm preferredProficiency in InDesignExperience in Photoshop and Illustrator preferredProficiency in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPointKnowledge of and interest in architecture / interior designExcellent writing skills with experience in graphically designed page layoutsExcellent attention to detail and commitment to excellenceExcellent project management, interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff and customers; ability to forge trusting relationships within a diverse teamStrong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same timeAbility to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writingAbility to proactively problem solve and apply innovative solutionsAbility to work and collaborate in a team environment, and ability to work independently and prioritize workAbility to effectively meet deadlines at expected qualityTravel may be required