Overview:

Responsibilities :

• Works closely with studio leaders to support their business development program as the go-to and trusted source for business development efforts
• Monitors target client information with practice leaders, Business Development and customer relationship management (CRM) system to assist with proactive marketing strategies
• Collaborates with Business Development on competitive intelligence, client and competition research as needed to support pursuit efforts
• Manages the pursuit submission process with pursuit team on go/no-go efforts, pursuit requirements, scheduling, assignments and maintains deadlines
• Manages and creates qualifications packages, proposals submissions and interview collateral including content and graphics (writing/editing text and design layouts) working within firm brand standards
• Provides strategic thinking related to marketing outreach: brochures, qualification packages, fee proposals and presentations
• Acts as a liaison for internal and external communications of regional marketing news and developments
• Manages project information, stories and milestones for use in materials, case studies, PR, social media, eMarketing, etc.
• Tracks project milestones for grand openings, groundbreakings, completion, photography, etc. and collaborates with MarCom on related actions
• Works with photography manager and project teams to determine level of photography needed, associated costs and shoot details
• Collaborates with practice leadership and conference teams to coordinate practice conference messaging and speaking topics
• Collaborates with practice leadership and award submission teams to track award submission platforms, key projects for submission, deadlines and submission requirements
• Maintains and manages boiler plate information with marketing team
• Creates, maintains and updates marketing resource materials working with the marketing resource manager
• Updates and maintains information within firm’s project database system
• Assists teams in submissions for accreditation, fellowships honors and awards
• Travel may be required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Marketing or related degree
• Typically with 8+ years of marketing experience
• Previous experience with A/E firm preferred
• Proficiency in InDesign
• Experience in Photoshop and Illustrator preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of and interest in architecture/interior design
• Excellent writing skills with experience in graphically designed page layouts
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to excellence
• Excellent project management, interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff and customers; ability to forge trusting relationships within a diverse team
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions
• Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment, and ability to work independently and prioritize work
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality

If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.