Marketing Specialist - Proposals (RFP responses)

About the Role

As a Gensler Marketing Specialist, you will lead the development of qualifications, proposals, presentations, and other deliverables daily, both in print and digital. You will be successful because you are skilled in responding to RFQs/RFPs/RFIs, have expertise in InDesign with a strong graphic design ability, and impeccable organization and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Charlotte office leaders and regional marketing team members to develop Charlotte-specific collateral for marketing requests
• Work with principals, senior staff, and other marketing team members to design, write, and produce proposals, presentations, and other thought leadership collateral in alignment with brand standards
• Participate and lead pursuit strategy and planning
• Develop new materials as needed to support business development activities, with a critical emphasis on graphic design capabilities
• Perform multiple marketing efforts against deadlines
• Learn and understand Gensler’s portfolio of work, practice areas, and capabilities
• Maintain marketing collateral, resources, and information systems
• Work closely with other marketing team members to complete special projects and elevate the quality of our efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Architecture, Interior Design, or related field
• 7 - 10 years of related professional experience in a marketing position with responsibility for creating proposals in response to RFPs
• Knowledge of the business development proposal process (RFP/RFQ)
• Mastery of InDesign & creative and impactful graphic design skills creating effective presentations and marketing collateral
• Experience in the A/E/C industry is a plus; experience in an architectural design firm is especially valuable
• Ability to work with diverse project teams and in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong organizational skills to coordinate and manage multiple projects and deadlines

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage
• Wellness programs and flex spending
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• 401k, profit sharing, and employee stock ownership
• Twice annual bonus opportunities
• Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
• Tuition reimbursement for certain eligible programs or classes

Pay

Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Awareness Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests. We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life.