Marketing Specialist

MARKETING SPECIALIST – Atlanta, Georgia Our Atlanta office is looking for a highly motivated, well-organized and highly collaborative Marketing Specialist. The Marketing Specialist reports to the Marketing Director and is primarily responsible for the writing, preparation and delivery of proposals (RFP/RFQ, Various state forms, SF 330s). The ideal candidate is also responsible for assisting the team with the management and production of various other client-facing projects including but not limited to writing and design of marketing collateral; award submittals; special events and tradeshow support; internal corporate communications; and general departmental activities. The Marketing Specialist will work in a team environment with the other team members to meet the overall marketing needs of the firm. This candidate will also work closely with the technical (architectural) staff and must be able to communicate with these team members to successfully accomplish their job functions. The Marketing Specialist is responsible for meeting their deadlines, managing their resources and must pay close attention to detail to ensure the highest level of quality in their work. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Background/Education 3-5 years of experience in proposal preparation College degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations or equivalent work experience Experience in Architectural / Engineering / Construction Industry preferred Must have strong proposal writing, communication and graphic layout skills Must have working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (most importantly InDesign or equivalent page-layout program), MS PowerPoint and MS Word, Asset Management Programs, Deltek, Social Media sites and Conference / Tradeshow scheduling & support Must be team-oriented and able to work with both technical and non-technical professionals Knowledge And Skillset Required Interest in leadership and ability to develop project management skills Interest in building and nurturing client relationships Graphic communication skills to support a variety of presentation media: presentation drawings, marketing materials, feasibility studies, etc. Skilled in analytical thinking to support the design process Self-motivated individual able to work well in a collaborative office environment Good computer skills and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Creative suite Ability to handle multiple tasks, deadlines and interact effectively with others in the workplace Desired Personality Traits Detail-oriented, methodical, meticulous, process-oriented, yet open to change and motivated by innovation Great collaborator and communicator – excellent verbal and written skills are important Ambitious self-starter with get-it-done attitude who strives for results and performs well under pressure Career-oriented Company Overview At Lord Aeck Sargent Planning & Design, we strive to make a positive difference in the built environment. Our mission is to provide innovative, responsive design - coupled with cutting-edge technological expertise and exceptional service - to our clients. As an award-winning architectural firm, we strive to maintain the high standard of excellence our clients have come to expect of us. We rely heavily upon, and invest significantly, in the success of our employees. We promote a collaborative, diverse environment that is challenging, stimulating, supportive, and fun. Lord Aeck Sargent Planning & Design provides our employees with ongoing learning opportunities, great benefits and a team-centered environment. We encourage our employees to discover and develop their own particular talents, skills, and interests to reach their own full potential. We believe that the key to our success as a firm is the personal and professional growth of the men and women who serve our clients every day. Benefits and Commitments Lord Aeck Sargent Planning & Design offers competitive salaries and strong personal and professional benefit packages including: Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Coverage Dependent/Child Care Spending Accounts Medical Spending Accounts 401(k) with Company Match Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Life Insurance (Employee and Family) Nine Paid Holidays Paid Personal Leave Hybrid Work Schedule Internal and External Continuing Education Opportunities Professional Memberships Reimbursement Building Product Lunches Project Site Tours Company Wide Social Gatherings Equal Opportunity Lord, Aeck & Sargent Planning & Design, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Affirmative Action. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status (VEVRAA), marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Accessibility Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. If you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. 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