Sr. Marketing Specialist

Dallas, TX (Unknown)

$69K/yr – $87K/yrSenior Level5+ years exp

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive strategic marketing for complex pursuits by owning proposal development and client-focused materials from concept to interview.

  • Must-have: 5+ years in marketing/communications for a professional services firm with end-to-end pursuit experience.
  • Standout: Proficiency in InDesign/PowerPoint and ability to create compelling, brand-aligned proposal content.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of proposal materials including coordination and production of deliverables across all stages of the process.
  • Drive large, strategic, and complex pursuit process from proposal coordination through interview. May lead visual theme and strategic messaging. Able to develop creative ideas for proposals and interview content.
  • Collaborate with Marketing teammates, other BMBD team members and Client Leaders to develop pursuit strategies—starting with client engagement, leading to proposal then interview—to secure the win.
  • Create and update resumes, portfolio pages, presentations and related marketing materials using our design templates as inspiration and working within our brand standards.
  • Participate in the development of collateral that supports our markets, offices, and services.
  • Provide marketing research for overall market/office strategy, as well as for individual clients and pursuits.
  • Lead local/regional marketing activities, such as sponsorships, award submissions, events and photography, that align with our PR/Communications objectives and increase our brand visibility.
  • Develop strong, in-depth knowledge of the firm's portfolio, personnel and offerings.
  • Develop subject matter expertise (across markets, typologies, services, technology or other) that adds value to our marketing initiatives and pursuit activities.
  • Work with Regional Marketing Team Leader to support training and ongoing development of Marketing Specialists.

Requirements

  • Minimum Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications or a related field required.
  • Minimum of 5+ years of related work experience in a marketing or communications role for a professional services firm required.
  • 7+ years' experience is preferred.
  • Related experience working in the Architecture, Engineering, and/or Construction industry preferred.
  • Must be proactive, self-driven, organized, detail-oriented and have an enthusiasm for innovation.
  • Strong time and project management skills are essential, along with the ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Must have the ability to drive large, complex pursuits end-to-end.
  • Solid skills in strategic thinking, writing and design—with the potential and/or interest to further develop/excel in at least one of these areas.
  • Strong proficiency with InDesign, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred

  • Familiarity with Deltek VantagePoint and Miro is a plus.

Benefits

  • We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage as well as flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances.
  • We have paid time off (PTO), flex-time schedules, hybrid work options, a 401k plan and employee perk programs.
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CannonDesign

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CannonDesign is a different kind of design firm, where architecture, strategy, experience, innovation and social good converge to create meaningful impact. Named the 2024 #1 Best Workplace for Innovators in the U.S. by Fast Company, we take pride in our forward-thinking approach.At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful difference every day.

Founded in 1945
New York, New York, USA
1.6K employees (596 in marketing)
84% recommend to a friend
97% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
57.6K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$5
Traffic Source Mix
Search
40.9%
Direct
50.5%
Referral
6.6%
Social
1.4%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.7K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
63 (4% of company)

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