Marketing Specialist

divh2Marketing Specialist/h2pThis is an excellent opportunity to join NBBJ Seattle as a Marketing Specialist. NBBJ Marketing Specialists work with Practice Marketing Directors and Marketing Managers to produce qualifications, proposals and interview presentations that grow potential clients and enhance current client relationships. Marketing Specialists are highly organized team players who are proactive and can perform under tight deadlines. They have a relentless attention to detail and participate in challenging strategic pursuits that align with our clients goals./ppSpecialists generate well-coordinated and compelling proposals, brochures and presentations which not only address client needs, but also clearly articulate the fundamental design challenge and opportunity for innovation. They are engaged in all phases of the sales cycle including lead generation activities, client relationships and prospect management. They are also part of the larger marketing strategy and ideation group made up of market leaders and the marketing team./ppSuccessful candidates will have superior prospect, project and time management skills, graphic design and layout expertise, possess the ability to motivate others to reach deadlines and be highly communicative among the team. In addition, specialists are expected to help maintain a robust library of materials and serve as a knowledge expert for project teams./ppIn your new role:/ppProspect Management:/pulliProduce well-coordinated and compelling responses for qualifications, proposals, and interviews primarily utilizing InDesign/liliOrganize project team content from strategy to final proposal production./liliResponsibilities include editing narrative, gathering images, proposal layout, and coordinating sub-consultant information./liliIn collaboration with Marketing Directors or Managers, ensure best practices for point-of-sale workflow through each phase of the process: Prepositioning, proposal, shortlist/selection, interview, and post pursuit responsibilities/liliBuild consistent content accuracy, relevancy, and thoroughness through active engagement with the Content Management System/liliIdentify opportunities to utilize thought leadership in lead generation and pursuit efforts/li/ulpLead Generation Client Development:/pulliAssist content development and final production of custom brochures and lead generation collateral/liliOrganize and execute internal business development and market focused client relationship meetings/liliAssist in growing a culture of proactive marketing and client targeting and prepositioning/liliWork closely with Communications team for event logistics centered around business development and lead generation/liliAssist market leaders with collateral needs prior to or after any client engagements./liliRegular reporting and updates to CRM/li/ulpData Management and Content Organization:/pulliUtilize proposal tools available for an efficient pursuit process/liliCollaborate effectively with pursuit teams by utilizing collaboration tools:/liulliAdobe Editor/liliMS Teams/liliMURAL/li/ulliAssist with collecting and accurately entering prospect and project data into the database./liulliMS Dynamics CRM/liliDeltek Vision/liliOpenAsset/li/ulliHelp maintain robust library of narrative for proposals/liliUtilize and update marketing workload and tracking tools/li/ulpWhat you will need to succeed:/pulli4-year degree in Marketing, Communications or other applicable discipline; a focus in English or journalism a plus/liliMinimum of 8-10 years of industry/relevant experience/liliIntermediate/expert understanding of the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)/liliUnderstanding of basic layout and graphic design principles/liliExcellent writing and editing skills/liliExceptional time management, project management and organizational skills/liliExperience in proposal development for professional services firms (examples or portfolio requested)/liliAbility to work efficiently under multiple deadlines/liliGood interpersonal communication skills/liliKnowledge of Deltek Vision, OpenAsset, Dynamics CRM and other databases a plus/li/ulpThe annual base pay range for this role is anticipated to be between $85,000-90,000. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience./ppWhy choose NBBJ?/ppWe believe that all NBBJ employees should love their work. This means not only loving what you do but having pride in your workplace. We strive to be that irresistible place to work by enhancing your employee experience with customized programs and comprehensive benefits. In addition to 100% covered employee healthcare costs and 401k contributions, we offer unique professional development opportunities, volunteer opportunities and access to leading technology and resources to further help you love your work and advance your career./pulliNBBJ has been named three times by Fast Company as one of the most innovative architecture firms./liliFounded in 1943, our first office opened over 75 years ago in Seattle, Washington. We now have over 10 office locations around the globe./liliWe are a transdisciplinary, cross-practice focused firm with a deep portfolio of Civic Cultural, Commercial, Corporate, Healthcare, Higher Education, Science and Technology, Sports, and Urban Environment projects. We also have several areas of service expertise including: Architecture, Environmental Graphic Design, Interior Design, Lighting Design, Workplace Consulting and more./liliIn the past decade, NBBJ has received more than 300 awards from leading global, national and regional award programs across the business, real estate and design communities./liliWe work with 5 of the top global high-tech companies, 14 of the U.S. News and World Report Top Hospitals, and 4 of the top 10 highest-ranked learning institutions./liliOur clients include institutional leaders such as Cambridge University, Google, Samsung, Cleveland Clinic, Tencent, and Stanford University./li/ulpNBBJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer. NBBJ does not accept unsolicited resumes or similar submissions from third party recruiters or employment agencies. Any unsolicited materials received by NBBJ from a source other than an individual candidate will be considered NBBJ property and NBBJ reserves the right to pursue and hire candidates referred to us without any financial obligation to the third party in question./p/div