Marketing Specialist

Gensler

Marketing Specialist - Cities Sector

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$75K/yr – $100K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own cities sector storytelling and pursuit delivery, turning client goals and market context into winning proposals and presentations.

Lead strategic storytelling across client goals, market context, and firm capabilities to boost win potential.
Collaborate with regional teams to elevate content quality and maintain brand-aligned materials.
Coordinate multi-stakeholder pursuits from kickoff to submission in a deadline-driven environment.

Job Description

Responsibilities: Partner with principals, studio leaders, and project teams to shape pursuit strategy and develop compelling client narratives Lead the development of proposals, presentations, and marketing materials that communicate clear, differentiated ideas Serve as a key marketing partner for the Cities sector in Chicago, supporting business development efforts across multiple practice areas Synthesize client goals, market context, and firm capabilities into strategic storytelling that strengthens positioning and increases win potential Design and produce high-quality materials aligned with Gensler’s brand standards, with a strong emphasis on graphic clarity and impact Manage multiple pursuits simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment Collaborate with regional marketing team members to elevate content quality, improve processes, and share knowledge Maintain and contribute to marketing collateral, content libraries, and information systems Build an understanding of Gensler’s portfolio, research, and market position to inform storytelling and strategy

Gensler

3.8 Glassdoor

Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 57 locations across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year. Everything we do is guided by our mission: To create a better world through the power of design. We believe the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone.Gensler was named one of Forbes’ Best Large Employers in 2024, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the Top 10 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2024. Our people-first philosophy is centered on the core ideas of diversity empowerment, impact, community, respect, and growth. You can learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace at https://www.gensler.com/about/inclusion. A note on recruitment: Gensler will never reach out to prospective employees or vendors through social media or messaging apps. Please see our website for how to avoid recruitment fraud: https://www.gensler.com/recruitment-fraud-alert

Founded in 1965

San Francisco, California, USA

7.9K employees (5,197 in marketing)

www.gensler.com

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