Marketing and Business Development Manager - Architecture firm

LVI Associates; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan with company match

Bonus eligibility based on performance

Job summary

A leading design firm in Austin seeks a Regional Marketing Manager to spearhead marketing initiatives and drive business development. This role encompasses proposal management, content creation, and collaboration on strategic marketing activities. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in marketing, possesses stellar communication skills, and is proficient in Adobe InDesign. Join a supportive environment that prioritizes mentorship and professional growth, with generous benefits including paid time off and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in marketing or business development, ideally in the design or professional services industry.
• Strong proposal management skills are required.
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration abilities needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal strategy and submission processes.
• Develop interview materials and coach project teams.
• Oversee updates to marketing collateral and ensure brand consistency.
• Collaborate on logistics for conferences.

Skills

Proposal management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or related field

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

Regional Marketing Manager to lead marketing initiatives in one of the firm\'s regional offices. This role is pivotal in driving business development through proposals, presentations, and marketing collateral. The RMM will work closely with practice leaders and marketing coordinators to develop compelling content and ensure alignment with firm-wide goals.

Key Responsibilities

Proposal Development

• Research and track new business opportunities.
• Lead proposal strategy, development, and submission processes.
• Facilitate kickoff meetings and coordinate proposal content.
• Customize messaging to align with client needs and strategic themes.
• Mentor marketing coordinators and manage proposal production tools.

Interview & Presentation Support

• Develop and refine interview materials.
• Coach project teams through presentation rehearsals.
• Participate in debriefs and maintain CRM records.

Content Management

• Oversee updates to resumes, project descriptions, and marketing collateral.
• Ensure brand consistency across all materials.

Conference Coordination

• Collaborate with events staff to manage logistics, graphics, and promotional efforts.
• Track leads and support pre/post-conference activities.

Demand Generation Support

• Contribute ideas for press releases, social media, and website content.
• Support award submissions and community engagement tracking.

Data & Performance Management

• Maintain CRM records and generate reports.
• Analyze marketing data to inform strategy and improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in marketing, communications, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in marketing or business development, ideally within the design or professional services industry.
• Strong proposal management and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign (testing required), Microsoft Office, and familiarity with CRM systems.

Why Join This Firm?

The firm offers a supportive environment focused on mentorship and professional growth. Benefits include:

• Generous paid time off and parental leave.
• Retirement plan with company match and employee ownership opportunities.
• Bonus eligibility based on performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The firm is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.