SERA Architects · 3 months ago
Senior Marketing Proposal Specialist
Portland
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSERA Architects is seeking a Senior Marketing Proposal Specialist to serve as a strategic partner to market sectors and their leaders. This role involves leading pursuit efforts, crafting high-quality proposals, and shaping firm-wide marketing strategies while mentoring marketing teammates and driving continuous improvement in processes.
ConsultingReal Estate
Responsibilities
Partner and oversee pursuit strategy and execution for assigned market sectors, from initial opportunity identification through final submittal
Serve as the primary point for pursuits, including: Lead the process of producing statements of qualifications and proposals, leading efforts of teams comprising technical staff, marketing teams, and others as needed
In collaboration with pursuit champions, define strategy and creative ideas for innovative delivery and communications approaches
Develop, author, or edit content
Develop, format, and populate documents using inDesign, Google Slides, or other tools as determined on a case-by-case basis
Provide QA/QC
Ensure timely delivery and follow up communications
Lead and collaborate on interview preparation sessions, coaching teams for alignment, clarity, and message impact
Author and edit persuasive and well-structured proposal content; ensure messaging consistency across deliverables
Provide guidance to Marketing Coordinator in proposal best practices and tools
Manage and delegate multiple concurrent pursuits, ensuring adherence to deadlines and quality standards
Strategize innovative proposals and interview approaches in collaboration with pursuit champions and leadership teams
Conduct and synthesize market and client research to inform pursuit strategies and future planning
Manage firm-wide marketing initiatives such as social media and awards programs
Model the firm’s values and core commitments, ensuring alignment with internal expectations for professionalism, collaboration, and ethical behavior
Respect and reinforce established firm policies and processes
Perform other related duties as assigned
Lead development of high-visibility reputation-building materials, including blogs, event & conference presentations and other standalone awards submissions
Working with design teams, lead and develop awards submissions
Coordinate complex project photography and visual storytelling initiatives
Provide quality oversight of website content and social media strategy
Partner with design and leadership teams to advance firm-wide marketing goals
Qualification
Required
BS or BA degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred
Minimum of 5 years' professional experience in the marketing, communication, or related professional services environment
Demonstrated success leading complex proposal efforts and client-facing communications
In-depth understanding of the A/E/C industry's marketing best practices
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suites, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Workspace
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to adapt tone and messaging
Strong project management and organizational abilities, capable of managing multiple deadlines independently
Strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to set priorities and make decisions with minimal oversight
Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills; skilled at leading collaborative efforts
Self-directed, proactive, and comfortable exercising discretion and independent judgment in decision-making
Preferred
Familiarity with Deltek Vantagepoint preferred
Company
SERA Architects
SERA Architects is an architecture & planning firm that provides planning, designing, and architectural services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase