Senior Marketing Associate

SMPS Northeast Ohio provides job posting services for A/E/C in the Akron, Canton and Cleveland markets. Members can submit Job Postings for free. The Non-Member fee for Job Posting submissions is $100. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, communications, or a related field required , plus 8+ years of experience in a proposal-based marketing setting (A/E/C industry experience preferred). Must be a self-starter who can work independently, manage deadlines, and produce detail-oriented, high-quality written and graphic materials. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat) highly desired; knowledge of the Cosential CRM database is a plus. Position Responsibilities: RFQ/RFP Process – Lead proposal (RFQ/RFP) development, including pursuit strategy, win themes, content planning, layout direction, schedule management, and final production; provide strategic input to pursuit teams and coach contributors as needed Market Sector Qualifications – Lead development and maintenance of market-sector qualifications; advise technical leaders on positioning; and coordinate with staff to create new project profiles and keep website content current Social Media & PR – Provide content strategy and oversight for social media and communications; collaborate with leaders to develop messaging and graphics; manage print and digital communications (including email campaigns); and lead coordination of award submissions Marketing Database – Own governance of the marketing content library/database; establish standards for quality and consistency; and ensure assets are current, searchable, and proposal-ready Implement Marketing Initiatives – Lead and shape marketing initiatives by developing approach and messaging, setting timelines, and driving execution for white papers, speaking engagements, trade shows, and collateral materials (brochures, books, banners, trade-show materials, business cards, etc.) Presentations – Lead development of presentations for marketing efforts and client interviews; advise teams on messaging and flow; and coach presenters to ensure interview readiness Photography – Coordinate photography of built work Strategy – Partner with the Marketing Manager and Director to develop the annual marketing plan and budget; identify growth opportunities; track performance; and recommend process improvements for pursuits and marketing initiatives Job Requirements/Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field 8+ years in a proposal-based marketing setting, with experience leading pursuits from kickoff through submission A/E/C industry experience is highly desired, including familiarity with RFQ/RFP requirements and interview processes Demonstrated leadership skills, including influencing without authority, collaborating with technical leadership, and mentoring/coaching others Strong proposal leadership capabilities: ability to set pursuit strategy/win themes, guide content development, and perform high-level editing for clarity, compliance, and quality Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat) and ability to set templates/standards for proposal and marketing collateral Knowledge of Cosential CRM database a plus ? EEO #J-18808-Ljbffr Northeast Ohio Chapter of SMPS