Marketing & Pursuits Manager - Sausalito

SWA Group; Sausalito (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health

dental

life

long‑term disability

401K

profit sharing

performance‑based bonus

Job summary

SWA Group, a waterfront Sausalito studio, is seeking a full-time Marketing Manager to lead RFQ/RFP submissions and develop qualification packages for a diverse portfolio of landscape architecture projects worldwide.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years’ marketing and proposal coordination within the AEC/landscape architecture field, strong writing and visual communication skills, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, plus professional experience
• 3+ years of marketing and proposal coordination in AEC/Planning/Landscape architecture
• Demonstrated graphic design/desktop publishing skills
• Excellent written, oral and visual communication abilities
• Ability to lead and manage multiple projects independently and with teams

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage RFQ/RFP submissions from opportunity identification through final submission
• Develop compelling qualification packages and proposals
• Coordinate consultant teams and ensure timely collection of required materials
• Develop pursuit schedules, assign responsibilities, and ensure deadlines are met
• Prepare interview decks, project tearsheets, resumes, and bios; keep material organized and up to date
• Project manage and complete the preparation of award submissions
• Coordinate with Firmwide Marketing & Communications team including support of social media efforts
• Assist principals and associate principals on media/publications, appearances, and outreach
• Develop and maintain relationships with other marketing professionals, consultants and strategic partners
• Research project opportunities and assist with pre-positioning; connect with potential clients

Skills

Marketing

Proposal coordination

Graphic design

Written and verbal communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

SWA, an internationally recognized landscape architecture, planning and urban design firm, is seeking a full-time Marketing Manager for its waterfront Sausalito studio. Our diverse portfolio encompasses domestic and international projects of various scales and client types. A candidate’s ability to capture the entrepreneurial spirit of SWA will determine their success.

We are looking for a creative and resourceful professional who takes pride in being well organized and enjoys the challenges of a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and will have 3+ years of relevant marketing experience, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues and senior management. The Marketing Manager must have great written and verbal communication skills, strong decision-making ability and attention to detail. A grasp of current industry‑related best practices with an innate curiosity and ability to learn quickly is vital to this candidate’s success at SWA.

Interested applicants should be able to demonstrate strong graphic/communication skills and experience preparing RFQ/RFP responses using desktop publishing software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, etc.).

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage RFQ/RFP submissions from opportunity identification through final submission.
• Develop compelling qualification packages and proposals.
• Coordinate consultant teams and ensure timely collection of required materials.
• Develop pursuit schedules, assign responsibilities, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Prepare interview decks, project tearsheets, resumes, and bios; keep all material organized and up to date.
• Project manage and complete the preparation of award submissions.
• Coordinate with the Firmwide Marketing & Communications team including support of social media efforts.
• Assist principals and associate principals on media/publications, professional appearances, and outreach initiatives
• Develop and maintain relationships with other marketing professionals, consultants and strategic partners to assist in creating the most strategically positioned and technically competent team.
• Research project opportunities and assist with pre-positioning; strategize and connect with potential new clients

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, plus documented professional experience
• Minimum 3+ years of experience with marketing and proposal coordination within the Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC), Planning, or Landscape Architecture industry; Local candidates preferred.
• Demonstrated graphic design/desktop publishing skills
• Exceptional written, oral and visual communication abilities
• Ability to self‑direct and successfully manage multiple projects
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail (including spelling and grammar)
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

Compensation

$90,000 - $115,000 annual salary, based on experience

Benefits

• health
• dental
• life
• long‑term disability
• 401K
• profit sharing
• performance‑based bonus

SWA is a 100% Employee owned company.

SWA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.