Strategic Marketing Manager — Architecture Proposals

McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture is seeking a Marketing Manager to lead proposal development and create compelling marketing materials that showcase the firm's architecture expertise. You will collaborate with architects, directors, and business development to craft responses to RFPs/RFQs and ensure brand-consistent outputs.

The role focuses on managing a team of marketing specialists, developing collateral, and maintaining marketing systems while aligning with firm strategy and client needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, public relations, or related field.
• 7+ years of related experience in a proposal or marketing role with multiple concurrent projects.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Time management skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail, organization, and follow-through skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong sense of creativity and design.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Organize, write, and produce proposals with input from team members on graphics, fees, cost data, design criteria, production techniques, and direction.
• Conduct quality reviews to ensure compliance with RFP requirements, corporate brand, and segment strategies.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with architects, studio directors, segment leaders, and business development to develop firm responses to RFPs and RFQs and draft customized content.
• Ensure materials are error-free, visually appealing, and responsive to client needs.
• Support follow-up initiatives for RFP/RFQ and proposal opportunities.
• Develop brochures, trifolds, resumes, displays, and other collateral.
• Manage the design and inventory of in-house marketing materials via Open Asset.
• Maintain and input opportunities and contacts into ERP software.
• Develop and maintain marketing systems and records in coordination with the marketing team.
• Assist with strategy and preparation of presentations and interviews to effectively communicate our firm's capabilities and successes.
• Manage marketing specialist team members
• Mentor junior staff
• Assist with yearly team reviews and team and organization development
• Assist with internal marketing projects and materials as necessary.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Proposal writing

Brand management

Marketing strategy

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Deltek Vision

HubSpot

OpenAsset

Job description

McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture is seeking a Marketing Manager to lead proposal development and create compelling marketing materials that showcase the firm's architecture expertise. You will collaborate with architects, directors, and business development to craft responses to RFPs/RFQs and ensure brand-consistent outputs.

The role focuses on managing a team of marketing specialists, developing collateral, and maintaining marketing systems while aligning with firm strategy and client needs.