Bid Manager - Community

HKS INC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS, Inc. is seeking an experienced marketing professional to support Europe, Middle East and Africa region marketing efforts. You will collaborate with studio leadership and Business Development to shape campaigns, manage pursuit submissions and create compelling collateral.

The role requires strong writing, project management and design skills, with a keen interest in architecture and interior design. Travel may be required as part of client pursuits.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing skills with experience in graphically designed page layouts
• Excellent project management, interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff and customers; ability to forge trusting relationships within a diverse team
• Knowledge of architecture/interior design is a plus

Responsibilities

• Works closely with studio leaders to support their business development program as the go-to and trusted source for business development efforts
• Monitors target client information with practice leaders, Business Development and CRM to assist with proactive marketing strategies
• Collaborates with Business Development on competitive intelligence and client research to support pursuit efforts
• Manages the pursuit submission process with pursuit team on go/no-go efforts, requirements, scheduling and deadlines
• Creates qualifications packages, proposals submissions and interview collateral within firm brand standards
• Provides strategic thinking related to marketing outreach: brochures, fee proposals and presentations
• Acts as a liaison for internal and external communications of regional marketing news and developments
• Manages project information, stories and milestones for use in materials, case studies and PR
• Collaborates with photography manager on shoot details and costs
• Coordinates conference messaging and award submissions with leadership

Skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Marketing or related degree

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

Overview: Specializes in marketing for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. Collaborates with regional practice and business development leaders on marketing strategies, target clients and project pursuits. Manages and creates pursuit submissions and marketing collateral. 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 target client information with practice leaders, Business Development and customer relationship management (CRM) system to assist with proactive marketing strategies
• Collaborates with Business Development on competitive intelligence, client and competition research as needed to support pursuit efforts
• Manages the pursuit submission process with pursuit team on go/no-go efforts, pursuit requirements, scheduling, assignments and maintains deadlines
• 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
• Acts as a liaison for internal and external communications of regional marketing news and developments
• Manages project information, stories and milestones for use in materials, case studies, PR, social media, eMarketing, etc.
• Tracks project milestones for grand openings, groundbreakings, completion, photography, etc. and collaborates with MarCom on related actions
• Works with photography manager and project teams to determine level of photography needed, associated costs and shoot details
• Collaborates with practice leadership and conference teams to coordinate practice conference messaging and speaking topics
• Collaborates with practice leadership and award submission teams to track award submission platforms, key projects for submission, deadlines and submission requirements
• Maintains and manages boiler plate information with marketing team
• Creates, maintains and updates marketing resource materials working with the marketing resource manager
• Updates and maintains information within firm’s project database system
• Assists teams in submissions for accreditation, fellowships honors and awards
• Travel may be required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Marketing or related degree
• Typically with 8+ years of marketing experience
• Previous experience with A/E firm preferred
• Proficiency in InDesign
• Experience in Photoshop and Illustrator preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of and interest in architecture/interior design
• Excellent writing skills with experience in graphically designed page layouts
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to excellence
• Excellent project management, interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff and customers; ability to forge trusting relationships within a diverse team
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions
• Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment, and ability to work independently and prioritize work
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality

About HKS

HKS is a global firm of architects, designers, planners and advisors who create places noted for their beauty and performance. Our 1,600 people in 29 offices are united by the belief that an environmental, social and governance approach to design achieves design excellence. In 2023, we became a carbon neutral firm.

Values & Diversity

We value honesty, diversity and inclusion and we celebrate creative thinking. In partnership with our clients and collaborators, we craft powerful ideas and solutions. Together we create places that stand apart.

Accommodations

HKS, Inc. provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with HKS, Inc. and need assistance applying for a posted position due to your disability, you may email us. Please use "Accommodation Request" as the subject line of your e-mail.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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