Marketing Manager
McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture · Charlotte, NC · 1 mo ago
MarketingFull-time
About the role
Are you a creative and detail‑oriented marketing professional who is interested in joining a leading architecture firm? We’re seeking a passionate Marketing Manager specialist to join our team and drive the creation of compelling proposals and marketing materials that showcase our firm’s value and expertise. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are excited about contributing to innovative projects, this role is perfect for you!
Proposal Development
- Organize, write, and produce proposals with input from team members on graphics, fees, cost data, design criteria, production techniques, and direction.
- Conduct quality reviews to ensure compliance with RFP requirements, corporate brand, and segment strategies.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with architects, studio directors, segment leaders, and business development to develop firm responses to RFPs and RFQs and draft customized content.
- Ensure materials are error‑free, visually appealing, and responsive to client needs.
- Support follow‑up initiatives for RFP/RFQ and proposal opportunities.
Marketing Materials
- Develop brochures, trifolds, resumes, displays, and other collateral.
- Manage the design and inventory of in‑house marketing materials via Open Asset.
System Management
- Maintain and input opportunities and contacts into ERP software.
- Develop and maintain marketing systems and records in coordination with the marketing team.
Presentations and Interviews
- Assist with strategy and preparation of presentations and interviews to effectively communicate the firm’s capabilities and successes.
Team Management
- Manage marketing specialist team members.
- Mentor junior staff.
- Assist with yearly team reviews and team and organization development.
Additional Responsibilities
- Assist with internal marketing projects and materials as necessary.
- Perform other duties as directed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, or related field.
- 7+ years of related experience in a proposal or marketing role with multiple concurrent projects.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
- Time management skills.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to provide excellent customer service.
- Analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
- Attention to detail, organization, and follow‑through skills.
- Self‑motivated and able to work independently.
- Strong sense of creativity and design.
- Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in an architectural, engineering, or construction firm.
- Experience with Deltek Vision, HubSpot, or OpenAsset software.
Physical Demands
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to grasp objects, reach with hands and arms, balance, stop, kneel, or crouch; speak or listen.
- Occasionally lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Work environment is moderate in noise level; no hazardous conditions.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.