Marketing & Business Development Manager

Tell Our Story & Drive Growth as a Marketing & Business Development Manager!

Are you a strategic storyteller who transforms technical expertise into winning narratives? We're seeking a talented Marketing & Business Development Manager to lead our pursuit efforts and position Holmes as the go-to engineering partner. If you're ready to craft compelling proposals, build strategic relationships, and directly influence our market presence, this is your opportunity!

Who We Are: We're Holmes US - an international design firm where engineering meets innovation! With offices across the West Coast and roots in New Zealand, we're known for pushing boundaries and asking "why not?" when others say "impossible."

Your Journey as MBD Manager:

• Drive strategic pursuit efforts from pre-positioning to winning presentations
• Craft compelling proposals, qualifications, and marketing content
• Lead business development activities and thought leadership initiatives
• Conduct competitive intelligence and market research
• Collaborate with our talented closer/doers and technical teams
• Develop award-winning project stories and marketing assets
• Manage conferences, sponsorships, and firm events
• Maybe even pick up some Māori words from our Kiwi colleagues!

You'll Thrive Here If You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or related field
• 5-7 years progressive AEC marketing/BD experience
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with an eye for design
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign (mandatory!)
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Deep familiarity with AEC industry language and processes
• Proven ability to juggle multiple pursuits under tight deadlines
• Strategic mindset with meticulous attention to detail

Why You'll Love It Here:

Impact & Influence

• Lead firmwide MBD strategy and initiatives
• Shape Holmes' competitive positioning
• Work with diverse, exciting projects across sectors
• Collaborate with passionate industry leaders

Creative Freedom

• Craft compelling narratives that win work
• Develop innovative BD strategies
• Build thought leadership platforms
• Make your mark on our brand evolution

The Good Stuff

• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Comprehensive benefits (including pet insurance!)
• Genuine work-life balance
• Collaborative, supportive culture
• Regular team events and activities

Benefits Offered:

Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:

• Hybrid work model
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability and other voluntary plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare
• Health Savings Account
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time off - Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, Family Leave for new parents, and Community Service time
• Paid Holidays
• Pre-Tax Commuter Transit
• 401(k) retirement savings with Company contribution
• Company sponsored events
• Diversity / Inclusion programs and initiatives

Compensation : Estimated at $95,000 - $122,000 + biannual profit share bonus potential. Salary will be commensurate with experience / skills and location.

 

Our Commitment: At Holmes, we believe in building teams as diverse as the communities we serve. We provide equal support and opportunities for all our people to thrive, grow, and develop. Dream big - we'll help you get there!

 

Ready to join a team where your words win work and your strategies shape success? If you're passionate about turning technical excellence into compelling stories that resonate with clients, apply now and help us write our next chapter! ✨