Marketing Pursuit Leader

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, and coordinate a variety of marketing activities to support Business Development efforts involved in the preparation and writing of marketing proposals, client interviews and presentations, strategic planning processes, and other client-focused submittals in accordance with Kleinfelder's brand standards and style guide.
• Assist Business Development Managers, Client Account Managers, and Segment Managers in assessing client development needs and implementing processes and programs to support these needs.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of the firm's strategic goals, key staff, significant projects, and target audiences to facilitate efficient proposal and pursuit efforts.
• Display creativity in applying graphics (such as photos, graphs, charts, etc.) to improve communication in written documents and partner with the design team as needed.
• Create, gather, research, and organize information from many sources to generate business development documents and presentations.
• Synthesize data from multiple sources into coherent documents and write content to effectively communicate services, capabilities, and market messages.
• Assist technical professionals in tracking and driving marketing pursuits from opportunity identification through proposal preparation, winning, and contracting.
• Coordinate with internal and external team members and serve as a central resource of marketing materials and information.
• Maintain marketing information systems.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7-10 years of marketing experience with a professional services firm in a similar position.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in English, Marketing, Journalism, or Communications.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe InDesign.
• Strong grammar and writing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple assignments under deadlines.
• Ability to develop win themes and integrate them throughout proposals.
• Creative ability to design relevant graphics and apply visual communications effectively.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Client service mindset and ability to work closely with technical professionals.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of theoretical and practical developments in the A/E industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Marketing, Journalism, or Communications (preferred).

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Reimbursements for continuing education, trainings, and certifications.
• Opportunities for career development through internal mentoring programs.