Marketing Specialist

McMillan Pazdan Smith is an award-winning architecture, interior design, and advisory services firm with eleven studios located in the southeast with over 550 employees. We pride ourselves on strong client relationships and community partnerships. Our projects represent the work of a collaborative group of dedicated design professionals driven by a solitary goal: to deliver a functional solution that inspire collaboration, function, imagination, constructability, and attributes of a well-constructed environmental design. Are you a creative and detail-oriented marketing professional who is interested in joining a leading architecture firm? We're seeking a passionate marketing specialist to join our team and drive the creation of compelling proposals and marketing materials that showcase our firm's value and expertise. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are excited about contributing to innovative projects, this role is perfect for you! Key Responsibilities Proposal Development 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. Marketing Materials Develop brochures, trifolds, resumes, displays, and other collateral. Manage the design and inventory of in-house marketing materials via Open Asset. System Management Maintain and input opportunities and contacts into ERP software. Develop and maintain marketing systems and records in coordination with the marketing team. Presentations and Interviews Assist with strategy and preparation of presentations and interviews to effectively communicate our firm's capabilities and successes. Additional Responsibilities Assist with internal marketing projects and materials as necessary. Perform other duties as directed. Requirements Bachelor's degree in marketing, public relations, or related field. 1 - 5 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. Preferred Qualifications Experience in an architectural, engineering, or construction firm. Experience with Deltek Vision, HubSpot, or OpenAsset software. McMillan Pazdan Smith is committed to providing employees with a team environment where we teach each other to improve and reimagine what is possible while creating a shared commitment to earning the trust of our clients and communities. McMillan Pazdan Smith is also committed to providing employees with a comprehensive benefits plan to meet their current and future needs. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, a PTO plan, an employer-provided life insurance with both long- and short-term disability, health savings account with certain medical plan enrollment, dependent care flexible spending accounts, paid professional membership dues and relevant exam fee reimbursement among other benefits. McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr