Senior Marketing Specialist
Job Description
Join a team that supports your growth and rewards your impact. This Senior Marketing Specialist role with Shannon & Wilson Inc is based in Seattle, WA (onsite) and offers $40 - $55 per hour, with placement typically at an Office Services IV or V level depending on education, experience, abilities, and office culture.
Employees can access a full package of benefits designed for everyday security and long-term stability, including employee stock ownership, comprehensive medical, prescription, vision, dental, long-term care, and life insurance for employees and their families, and pre-tax options like a health and daycare FSA. Retirement support includes profit sharing and 401(k) plans with annual safe-harbor contributions.
Additional paid time and support include 10 - 20 paid vacation days per year (prorated for part-time), paid Sick and Safe Leave based on state requirements, 9 paid holidays plus 1 personal holiday, a paid volunteer day, and paid time off for bereavement and jury duty. You’ll also have two weeks of paid parental leave. Wellness resources include lunch & live wellness webinars and an Employee Assistance Program, along with a Mentorship Program and Tuition Reimbursement. Free parking is provided.
Responsibilities
- Prepare prime and subconsultant proposals and federal SF 330s, developing marketing materials including resumes, biographies, project descriptions, project photography, rosters, and collateral.
- Organize and coordinate complex proposal elements with limited or no supervision.
- Maintain the CRM database by inputting and updating opportunities, projects, resumes, photos, document templates, and client contacts.
- Collaborate with technical staff on go/no-go forms.
- Attend pre-proposal meetings and document debrief sessions.
- Support in-house win strategy sessions and assist with shortlist interview preparation.
- Research and communicate potential business leads and pursuits, and prepare reports.
- Create graphics, advertisements, and sales-related metrics, documents, and records.
- Plan, conduct, and coordinate awards submissions and presentations, along with press releases and articles in trade publications and local media.
- Support corporate marketing with special projects and initiatives.
- Coordinate special events, such as conferences and exhibits.
- Lead, mentor, and review the work of junior-level Marketing Coordinators.
- Facilitate communications with clients, vendors, and internal staff at all levels.
- Follow Shannon & Wilson’s Quality Assurance policies and procedures, as well as Health & Safety and Loss Prevention policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, communications, or a related field.
- 9 - 12 years of marketing experience, preferably in the Architectural/Engineering/ Construction industry.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
- Excellent writing, proofreading, editing, and document production skills.
- Creative approach with exceptional attention to detail and strong design sensibility.
- Superior ability to communicate tactfully and diplomatically, verbally and in writing.
- Comfort in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment, including time-critical proposal work.
- Supervisory and/or mentoring experience.
- Ability to balance multiple deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of marketing and business development strategies.
- Demonstrated proficiency in InDesign, MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and a CRM Database; familiarity with Photoshop, photography, and video editing is desired.
- Personable, flexible, and professional demeanor.
- Ability to work independently with appropriate level of OR minimal supervision.
- Willingness and ability to travel to support other Shannon & Wilson offices.
- Valid driver license and an insurable driving record.
- Basic computer skills: MS Word, Excel (required); MS Access (desirable).
- Frequent sitting, standing, and walking (with or without accommodations).
Technologies
- InDesign
- MS Office Suite
- Adobe Acrobat
- CRM Database
- Photoshop
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS Access