Marketing Manager

Bespoke Careers; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bespoke Careers in San Francisco seeks a Marketing Manager to lead proposal efforts, support business development initiatives, and elevate visibility across the Bay Area and West Coast. The role requires collaboration with leadership and project teams to craft winning pursuit strategies, create engaging marketing content, and strengthen client relationships.

A strategic, organized professional with marketing, communications, and business development experience will thrive in this fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Business, Design, or a related field preferred.
• 5–8 years of experience in marketing, business development, proposals, or communications, ideally within the AEC or professional services industry.
• Strong proposal management, writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Excellent organization, project management, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with leaders, project teams, and external partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe InDesign; experience with CRM and marketing database platforms is a plus.
• Knowledge of California markets, public-sector pursuits, or design-related industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate proposal, pursuit, and interview efforts from kickoff through submission.
• Partner with leadership and project teams to support business development, client engagement, and strategic positioning opportunities.
• Develop and refine compelling marketing materials, project narratives, presentations, awards submissions, and thought leadership content.
• Maintain and organize marketing assets, including project information, resumes, CRM records, and proposal content.
• Track industry trends, conferences, networking opportunities, and market intelligence to help drive growth and visibility.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure consistent branding, messaging, and marketing best practices.

Skills

Proposal management

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Organization

Project management

Relationship building

Microsoft Office

Adobe InDesign

CRM platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Business, Design, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe InDesign

CRM platforms

Job description

Join a multidisciplinary team as a Marketing Manager in San Francisco, leading proposal efforts, supporting business development initiatives, and helping elevate visibility across the Bay Area and West Coast.

In this role, you'll collaborate closely with leadership and project teams to develop winning pursuit strategies, create compelling marketing content, and strengthen client relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic, organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys combining marketing, communications, and business development to drive growth and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate proposal, pursuit, and interview efforts from kickoff through submission.
• Partner with leadership and project teams to support business development, client engagement, and strategic positioning opportunities.
• Develop and refine compelling marketing materials, project narratives, presentations, awards submissions, and thought leadership content.
• Maintain and organize marketing assets, including project information, resumes, CRM records, and proposal content.
• Track industry trends, conferences, networking opportunities, and market intelligence to help drive growth and visibility.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure consistent branding, messaging, and marketing best practices.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Business, Design, or a related field preferred.
• 5–8 years of experience in marketing, business development, proposals, or communications, ideally within the AEC or professional services industry.
• Strong proposal management, writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Excellent organization, project management, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with leaders, project teams, and external partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe InDesign; experience with CRM and marketing database platforms is a plus.
• Knowledge of California markets, public-sector pursuits, or design-related industries is preferred.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership on high-impact pursuits and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with strong opportunities for professional growth.
• Exposure to a diverse range of projects across the Bay Area and West Coast.
• Hybrid work environment with regular in-person collaboration in San Francisco.