The posting
We are currently seeking to expand our collaborative and engaging Marketing team with the addition of a Marketing Professional in Texas. This position can be in our Houston or Dallas locations. We are looking for a creative storyteller who considers themselves a graphics guru or a copywriting whiz. Within the world of RFQ/P production, we strive to present a full story: a unique narrative illustrating HOK's expertise for each specific client. If you are ready to join a welcoming and relationship-oriented team and explore the bounds of your creativity, you may be the right fit! As a Marketing Professional, you will be responsible for developing RFIs, RFPs, and compelling graphic products and services that effectively showcase HOK's expertise and capabilities. RESPONSIBILITIES:
Organizes, coordinates, and controls activities involved in the preparation of marketing proposals, presentations, and submittals. Ensures the delivery of top quality, on-time, and effective submittal proposals, qualifications packages, and presentations. Provides input and collaboration with marketing managers, the management committee, and practice leaders to help establish priorities and protocols for responding to RFPs and other marketing related inquires. Gathers information about prospects and participates in proposal strategy in support of firm's principals and other marketing professionals. Interacts with marketing staff in other HOK offices to obtain/exchange information as needed. Provides the initial mock-up of proposals and writes portions of the proposals as appropriate. Establishes and manages timelines and assignments as needed to complete effective submittals. Participates in the development of and is responsible for maintaining all marketing resource materials-brochures, data, slides, color copies, photographs, files, and client database. Completes and/or directs the completion of government forms, client questionnaires, and qualifying statements as required. Work often involves composing or editing answers to technical questions. Monitors all prospects and coordinates with and assists other marketing members. Oversees the maintenance of the marketing files, including up to date files of submittals. Coordinates, assembles, and prepares materials for client presentations and interviews, in accordance with Corporate Image Program and Desk Top Publishing Guidelines. Maintains back-up data on projects and office personnel; assures that resumes file information is current, accurate, and appropriate. Seeks and incorporates new references into marketing submittals. Responsible for all group mail-outs; maintains mailing lists. Supervises active upkeep and use of marketing databases, including projects, resumes, holiday card lists, consultant list, etc. Develops, writes, and manages production of specialty brochures, mailers, announcements, etc. Coordinates work with outside vendors (electronic transfer of data, reprographics, binding, etc.) and consultants. Prepares status reports on marketing efforts. Assists with conference/seminar presentations. Ensures supplies and equipment for marketing efforts are maintained and read to go at a moment's notice. Attends pre-proposal conferences, professional meetings, or other marketing-related events as appropriate. Some direct client contact. Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
Proven ability to lead and facilitate the proposal development process, effectively guiding technical teams through requirements, schedules, content development, and submission deadlines. Excellent ability to produce high quality work efficiently and in an organized manner while meeting deadlines. Demonstrated ability at technical writing. Ability to maintain a strong attention to detail, sense of focus, and confidence under tight deadlines and varying workloads. Excellent ability to multi-task, responding to constantly changing needs and schedules. Strong editing and proofreading abilities. Excellent time management skills. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership abilities. Strong proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Creative Suite applications (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator) preferred.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Equivalent of bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or technical related field. At least 5 years marketing experience in the architecture, interior design, engineering, construction, or real estate development industry.
OTHER:
Travel may be required. Overtime will be required. The job duties and requirements that this document describes may be altered or supplemented at any time at the sole discretion of HOK.
