Sector Pursuit Specialist

Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED); El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED) seeks a Sector Pursuit Specialist to coordinate proposals, presentations, and pursuit materials for specific sectors. You will collaborate with Sector Marketing Manager, Sector Leaders, and SDLs to deliver timely, brand-aligned content that strengthens HED’s competitive position.

The role emphasizes RFQ/RFP coordination, content customization, template maintenance, and brand consistency across hub teams, with a hybrid work model and opportunities to coach teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years in marketing coordination or related role in the AEC industry.
• Strong writing/editing, organization, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with InDesign and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage RFQ/RFP responses with sector leads.
• Customize proposals and presentations to reflect sector strategy.
• Maintain proposal templates and proof points.
• Support pursuit teams with coaching and brand alignment.

Skills

Content coordination

Writing and editing

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing/communications

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Office

Job description

ABOUT HED:

We are a team that is full of ideas, experience, creativity, passionate opinions, insatiable curiosity, uncompromising integrity, commitment, and skill. Our culture is about aspiration, embracing change and challenges, listening and learning from each other, encouraging continual learning, and inspiring collective growth. As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share.

Position Summary:

The Sector Pursuit Specialist leads the coordination and customization of proposals, presentations, and other pursuit materials for a specific sector. This role works closely with the Sector Marketing Manager, Sector Leaders, and Strategy & Development Leaders (SDLs) to deliver timely, brand-aligned, and high-impact materials that elevate HED's positioning in competitive pursuits.

Essential Functions:

• Manage RFQ/RFP responses, coordinating content and schedules with sector leads
• Customize proposals and presentations to reflect sector strategy and client needs
• Maintain proposal templates and libraries with updated proof points
• Partner with hub teams to embed brand voice and visual consistency
• Support pitch preparation and interview coaching with pursuit teams.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or related field
• Minimum of three years of experience as a marketing coordinator, marketing assistant, or related position in the AEC industry required
• Excellent organization, project management, and writing/editing skills
• Intermediate experience with Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally via phone, video conferencing, and in person
• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities

Work Environment:

• We embrace a hybrid model that promotes both autonomy and collaboration, including the freedom to work from home, with regular in-office days to connect with teammates and build culture
• The office is a professional, open-space environment for collaborative and independent work

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.