Architectural Marketing Lead: Proposals & Materials

Mcmillan-Pazdan-Smith-2; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture is seeking a Marketing Manager to lead proposal development, create compelling marketing materials, and drive firm communications from a central marketing hub in Atlanta. You will collaborate with architects, directors, and business development while mentoring a marketing team and ensuring brand-aligned responses to RFPs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field and 7+ years of experience with multiple concurrent projects, proficiency

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop brochures, trifolds, resumes, displays, and other collateral.
• Manage the design and inventory of in-house marketing materials via Open Asset.
• Maintain and input opportunities and contacts into ERP software.
• Develop and maintain marketing systems and records in coordination with the marketing team.
• Assist with strategy and preparation of presentations and interviews to effectively communicate our firm's capabilities and successes.
• Manage marketing specialist team members
• Mentor junior staff
• Assist with yearly team reviews and team and organization development
• Assist with internal marketing projects and materials as necessary.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Deltek Vision

HubSpot

OpenAsset

Job description

McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture is seeking a Marketing Manager to lead proposal development, create compelling marketing materials, and drive firm communications from a central marketing hub in Atlanta. You will collaborate with architects, directors, and business development while mentoring a marketing team and ensuring brand-aligned responses to RFPs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field and 7+ years of experience with multiple concurrent projects, proficiency