Architectural Marketing Manager
Marketing Manager
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Company: Our Client (Architecture & Design Firm)
Position Overview
Our client, a growing architecture and design firm in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking an experienced Marketing Manager to lead business development initiatives, drive pursuit and proposal efforts, and elevate the firm's presence within the private-sector market. This individual will play a critical role in supporting revenue growth by developing winning proposals, managing client-facing marketing materials, identifying new business opportunities, and strengthening relationships with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
The ideal candidate is a strategic marketer with experience in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry who understands the pursuit process, excels at creating compelling collateral, and has a proven ability to support business development efforts throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Client Engagement
- Partner with firm leadership to identify and pursue new business opportunities within private-sector markets.
- Support relationship-building efforts with developers, owners, contractors, consultants, and other key industry partners.
- Research prospective clients, projects, and market trends to help position the firm for growth.
- Track leads, opportunities, and pursuit activities within CRM and business development platforms.
- Assist with networking events, conferences, industry organizations, and client outreach initiatives.
Pursuits & Proposals
- Lead the preparation, coordination, and production of RFQs, RFPs, interview presentations, and qualification packages.
- Manage proposal schedules and deadlines while coordinating input from technical staff, leadership, and consultants.
- Develop persuasive, client-focused messaging that clearly communicates the firm's capabilities and differentiators.
- Maintain and update proposal content libraries, resumes, project sheets, and marketing databases.
- Coordinate interview preparation, presentation materials, and rehearsal sessions.
Marketing & Collateral Development
- Create and maintain high-quality marketing collateral, including brochures, project sheets, qualifications packages, presentations, and digital content.
- Ensure all marketing materials align with brand standards and effectively showcase project experience.
- Collaborate with project teams to gather project information, photography, and success stories for marketing purposes.
- Support website content updates, social media initiatives, email campaigns, and related marketing activities.
- Develop content highlighting the firm's experience across private-sector project types.
Strategic Marketing
- Assist leadership with annual marketing and business development planning.
- Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and market opportunities.
- Evaluate marketing performance and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen the firm's visibility and market positioning.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Public Relations, or a related field.
- 5+ years of marketing experience within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
- Demonstrated experience supporting business development initiatives and client relationship efforts.
- Strong background managing pursuits, proposals, RFQs, RFPs, and interview presentations.
- Experience developing marketing collateral targeted toward private-sector clients.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and CRM platforms.
Preferred
- Experience working with architecture or multidisciplinary design firms.
- Knowledge of Arizona and Southwest market sectors.
- Familiarity with Deltek, OpenAsset, Cosential, HubSpot, or similar marketing and CRM platforms.
- Experience supporting developer-driven and private-sector projects.
What Our Client Offers
- Competitive compensation package.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) with employer contribution.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development and industry involvement opportunities.
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment with direct access to firm leadership.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will be a proactive marketing professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys collaborating with technical teams and firm leaders, and has a strong understanding of how strategic business development, successful pursuits, and compelling marketing collateral contribute to firm growth. Experience supporting private-sector architecture projects and building relationships that lead to new opportunities is highly desired.
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