Marketing Coordinator | Pursuit Specialist
American Institute of Architects Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Marketing Coordinator | Pursuit Specialist
LSE Architects, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Marketing Coordinator/Pursuit Specialist to help lead pursuit and marketing initiatives. Based in Minneapolis, we are a 45+ person architecture, interior design and planning firm that has experience in community/civic, education, gaming/hospitality, housing, private development, retail, non‑profit, and workplace markets. LSE was awarded the AIA Minnesota Firm Award in 2023 and has won AIA Merit Awards as well as Star Tribune Best Workplace Awards in 2023 and 2024. We are in search of an energetic professional who can work with our leadership team on a range of initiatives to help us build our successful national practice.
Job Summary and Accountabilities The Marketing Coordinator / Pursuit Specialist plays a key role in driving our pursuit and marketing efforts from kickoff through the client’s final decision. This highly organized, detail‑oriented professional ensures that proposals, presentations, and marketing collateral are executed with clarity, consistency, and creativity. Ideal candidates are proactive, dependable, and calm under pressure, especially when managing multiple deadlines. They take pride in thoroughness, follow‐through, and delivering high‑quality work that reflects our firm’s design excellence. The position collaborates closely with cross‑functional teams, including firm leadership, project architects, interior designers, and administrative staff.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead or support the strategic development of pursuits from RFP evaluation of requirements, proposal creation, coordination with sub‑consultants, form completion, interview preparation, and all submittals, whether print, electronic, or public portal.
Maintain proposal schedules and diligently manage pursuit teams through deadlines by issuing drafts, consistently checking with pursuit leaders, scheduling review meetings, and submitting final proposals.
Enhance proposal content by evaluating technical and marketing content, collaborating with internal staff and consultants, and applying creative storytelling, writing, and copyediting skills.
Develop supporting graphics that enhance pursuit messages (schedules, tables, infographics, photography).
Perform critical self‑ and peer‑analysis to assure quality of content, graphics, layout, and brand compliance.
Gather information on past/current projects and staff experience to develop project summaries and staff resumes.
Properly archive response materials.
Additional Responsibilities
Support consistent maintenance and improvement of the marketing database through data collection and system integrations.
Create brand‑compliant graphics to support advertising, digital content, and other printed collateral.
Support web and social media maintenance.
Coordinate events, including material preparation for conferences/expos, internal and external events, and project photography support.
Provide occasional project‑related support and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration or communications with 5+ years of experience in A/E/C industry leading proposal efforts in a professional services firm.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong composition and editing skills.
Interest and ability to write compelling prose for various uses and audiences (AP Style).
Elevated graphic design sensibility and skills (understanding of how to reflect the brand in materials, messaging and understanding principles of quality document layout).
Demonstrated “self‑starter” with a history of completing projects independently.
Portfolio may be requested.
Additional Qualifications That May Be Considered
Experience using Digital Asset Management software (Open Asset) and other database management software.
Knowledge of web design/management experience with WordPress, Squarespace, HTML, JavaScript or SEO (samples may be requested).
Basic knowledge of plotters, printers, and binding equipment.
Experience working with vendors for the fulfillment/production of brochures, banners, flyers, and branded merchandise.
Photo editing and video creation skills.
Advancement Potential Advancement opportunities for the Marketing Manager position are based on demonstrated initiative, skills, and the ability to develop high‑level marketing content, as well as exceptional project management skills.
Compensation/Benefits
Competitive compensation structure (based on experience and credentials)
Medical insurance plan options
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Company‑sponsored life insurance and disability policy coverage
Paid time off including vacation, sick and holiday pay
401(k)/profit sharing plan
Workplace flexibility: Attendance is required 5 days a week for the first 90 days, after which 1 day of remote work per week may be considered.
Free parking
Contact info@lse-architects.com
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Job Summary and Accountabilities The Marketing Coordinator / Pursuit Specialist plays a key role in driving our pursuit and marketing efforts from kickoff through the client’s final decision. This highly organized, detail‑oriented professional ensures that proposals, presentations, and marketing collateral are executed with clarity, consistency, and creativity. Ideal candidates are proactive, dependable, and calm under pressure, especially when managing multiple deadlines. They take pride in thoroughness, follow‐through, and delivering high‑quality work that reflects our firm’s design excellence. The position collaborates closely with cross‑functional teams, including firm leadership, project architects, interior designers, and administrative staff.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead or support the strategic development of pursuits from RFP evaluation of requirements, proposal creation, coordination with sub‑consultants, form completion, interview preparation, and all submittals, whether print, electronic, or public portal.
Maintain proposal schedules and diligently manage pursuit teams through deadlines by issuing drafts, consistently checking with pursuit leaders, scheduling review meetings, and submitting final proposals.
Enhance proposal content by evaluating technical and marketing content, collaborating with internal staff and consultants, and applying creative storytelling, writing, and copyediting skills.
Develop supporting graphics that enhance pursuit messages (schedules, tables, infographics, photography).
Perform critical self‑ and peer‑analysis to assure quality of content, graphics, layout, and brand compliance.
Gather information on past/current projects and staff experience to develop project summaries and staff resumes.
Properly archive response materials.
Additional Responsibilities
Support consistent maintenance and improvement of the marketing database through data collection and system integrations.
Create brand‑compliant graphics to support advertising, digital content, and other printed collateral.
Support web and social media maintenance.
Coordinate events, including material preparation for conferences/expos, internal and external events, and project photography support.
Provide occasional project‑related support and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration or communications with 5+ years of experience in A/E/C industry leading proposal efforts in a professional services firm.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong composition and editing skills.
Interest and ability to write compelling prose for various uses and audiences (AP Style).
Elevated graphic design sensibility and skills (understanding of how to reflect the brand in materials, messaging and understanding principles of quality document layout).
Demonstrated “self‑starter” with a history of completing projects independently.
Portfolio may be requested.
Additional Qualifications That May Be Considered
Experience using Digital Asset Management software (Open Asset) and other database management software.
Knowledge of web design/management experience with WordPress, Squarespace, HTML, JavaScript or SEO (samples may be requested).
Basic knowledge of plotters, printers, and binding equipment.
Experience working with vendors for the fulfillment/production of brochures, banners, flyers, and branded merchandise.
Photo editing and video creation skills.
Advancement Potential Advancement opportunities for the Marketing Manager position are based on demonstrated initiative, skills, and the ability to develop high‑level marketing content, as well as exceptional project management skills.
Compensation/Benefits
Competitive compensation structure (based on experience and credentials)
Medical insurance plan options
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Company‑sponsored life insurance and disability policy coverage
Paid time off including vacation, sick and holiday pay
401(k)/profit sharing plan
Workplace flexibility: Attendance is required 5 days a week for the first 90 days, after which 1 day of remote work per week may be considered.
Free parking
Contact info@lse-architects.com
#J-18808-Ljbffr