Architecture Marketing & Proposals Lead

Paylocity; Greenville, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture seeks a Marketing Manager to drive proposals and marketing materials that showcase the firm's value and expertise. You will lead proposals, coordinate graphics and content, and ensure compliance with brand and RFP requirements.

With 7+ years in marketing or proposals, you will mentor staff, manage a marketing team, and partner with architects and BD. Strong Adobe/Microsoft skills, organization, and client-focused communication are essential in this role.

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

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Creativity

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Deltek Vision

HubSpot

OpenAsset

Job description

McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture seeks a Marketing Manager to drive proposals and marketing materials that showcase the firm's value and expertise. You will lead proposals, coordinate graphics and content, and ensure compliance with brand and RFP requirements.

With 7+ years in marketing or proposals, you will mentor staff, manage a marketing team, and partner with architects and BD. Strong Adobe/Microsoft skills, organization, and client-focused communication are essential in this role.