Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Architectural Services, Capacity Management, Communication Skills, Conferences, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Desktop Publishing, Detail Oriented, Electronic Publishing, Entrepreneurship, Fee Schedule, Graphic Design, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing/Sales Collateral, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Proposal Writing, Publications, Publishing Software, Request for Proposals (RFP), Social Media, Strategic Planning, Technical Strategy, Time Management, Visual Communication, Writing Skills
SWA, an internationally renowned landscape architecture, planning and urban design firm, is seeking a full-time Marketing Manager for its Downtown Los Angeles studio. Our diverse portfolio encompasses various scales, geographies and client types. A candidate's ability to capture the entrepreneurial spirit of SWA will determine their success.
We are looking for a resourceful professional who takes pride in being well organized and enjoys the challenges of a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have 5-7+ years of relevant marketing experience, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues and senior management. The Marketing Manager must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong decision-making ability and attention to detail. Additionally, an extensive knowledge of the landscape architecture/planning industry and innate curiosity to find answers through research are vital to this candidate's success at SWA.
Interested applicants should be able to demonstrate strong graphic/communication skills and experience preparing RFQ/RFP responses using desktop publishing software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, etc.).
Key responsibilities:
- Prepare and complete all sections of the RFPs and RFQs, including writing the key sections, team composition, schedule and fees, under the guidance of the Principals.
- Prepare and complete other marketing collateral, meet deadlines for all submittals and work under the guidance of the Principals.
- Prepare interviews decks, project tear sheets, resumes, and bios.
- Assist in maintaining the firmwide CRM software.
- Manage and deliver award submissions, responsible for the writing with input by team members
- Manage and deliver speaker panels and presentations for major national conferences, responsible for the writing with input by team members
- Coordinate with the Firmwide Marketing & Communications team including support of social media efforts.
- Assist principals on media/publications, professional appearances, and outreach initiatives
- Develop and maintain relationships with consultants and strategic partners to assist in creating the most strategically positioned and technically competent team.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree, plus documented professional experience
- Minimum 5-7+ years of experience with marketing tasks in A/E/Landscape/Planning industry environment
- Demonstrated graphic design/desktop publishing skills
- Ability to write in a landscape architectural/planning capacity; Strong oral and visual communication skills
- Ability to successfully manage multiple pursuits at any given time
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail (including spelling and grammar)
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Local candidates preferred
Compensation:
$80,000 - $120,000 based on experience and qualifications
Competitive benefits package including health, dental, life, long-term disability, 401K, profit sharing, ESOP, performance-based bonus. SWA is a 100% employee owned company.