Senior Marketing Specialist

HNTB; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Marketing Specialist to join a dynamic team in Oakland. This full-time role focuses on managing proposals and interview preparations for strategic pursuits, requiring a blend of creativity and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in marketing, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to develop effective strategies. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects while working in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in marketing or 10 years in lieu of a degree.
• Expertise in managing complex proposals and strategic messaging.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal preparations and manage schedules for strategic pursuits.
• Collaborate with teams to develop win strategies and oversee the pursuit lifecycle.

Skills

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

MS Teams

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Acrobat

CRM Software

Strategic Messaging

Proposal Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

10 years of relevant experience

Tools

CRM Platforms

Communication Software

Job description

What We're Looking For

HNTB is seeking a motivated, success-oriented Senior Marketing Specialist to join our West Division Marketing Team. With over a century of delivering solutions for complex infrastructure projects nationwide, we offer meaningful career opportunities and the chance to build communities that matter. This role involves managing and leading proposal and interview preparations for strategic pursuits, collaborating with pursuit teams to develop win strategies, and overseeing the entire pursuit lifecycle from prepositioning to interview. This is an immediate, full-time opening in Oakland, ideal for a creative and collaborative professional.

What You'll Do:

1. Coordinate, write, and lead qualification packages, proposals, and leave-behind materials for pursuits, managing proposal schedules and deadlines.
2. Collaborate with technical staff to develop and review content for clarity, compliance, and key messaging.
3. Develop pursuit strategies with teams, providing business intelligence on clients, competitors, and HNTB.
4. Facilitate pursuit strategy meetings and organize materials for internal and external meetings.
5. Support client service teams and coordinate division PR activities, including press releases and project awards.
6. Coach technical staff in presentation phases and gather peer feedback on pursuit materials.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business, or related field and 6 years of relevant experience, or
• 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.

What You'll Bring:

• Expertise in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, MS Teams, Adobe InDesign and Acrobat, CRM, and other communication software, with proficiency in CRM.
• Strong strategic and messaging skills for all levels of pursuit management.
• Ability to identify subject matter experts and incorporate industry data to implement win strategies.
• Excellent attention to detail, editing, and document quality control skills.
• Exceptional time management and ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience managing complex proposals from start to finish.
• A proactive attitude and strategic mindset.

What We Prefer:

• Experience in transportation infrastructure marketing (preferred).
• Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control processes for marketing and technical documents.
• Experience supervising or overseeing teams.
• Familiarity with CRM platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in grammar, punctuation, and business writing.
• Leadership experience in training and process implementation.
• Knowledge of AEC industry terminology (highly desired).

Additional Information

Benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Location: Oakland, CA

The pay range in the California San Francisco Bay Area is approximately $101,675 - $159,030, dependent on qualifications and experience.