Marketing and Proposal Specialist

Marketing & Proposal Specialist

Calgary, Alberta
Salary: $55,000–$75,000 + Bonus & Benefits | Full-Time

Other Titles: Marketing Specialist, Marketing Coordinator, Proposal Specialist, Proposal Coordinator, Proposal Writer, AEC Marketing Specialist

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client is a highly respected, multi-disciplinary architecture and design firm with a strong reputation for thoughtful, sustainable and innovative project solutions.

With an impressive portfolio of projects across Alberta and Canada, the firm is looking to add a Marketing & Proposal Specialist to its Edmonton team. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative marketing professional who enjoys working closely with architects, designers and technical teams to develop compelling proposals and marketing materials that help win exciting projects.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong eye for design, excellent written and visual communication skills, and experience within the Architecture, Engineering or Construction (AEC) industry.

THE ROLE

Working closely with the marketing team and project professionals, you will be responsible for developing high-quality proposals, presentations and marketing materials.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with architects, consultants and internal marketing professionals to develop compelling proposal content, layouts, imagery and graphics.
• Creating visually engaging proposals and presentations for major architectural and design projects.
• Preparing marketing materials for award submissions, exhibitions, conferences and community/industry events.
• Developing graphics and compiling market-sector content, including project profiles, firm information and credentials.
• Creating engaging content for the firm's website, social media and other digital platforms.
• Coordinating proposal response plans, schedules and internal communications.
• Managing proposal timelines and following up with internal contributors to ensure deadlines are met.
• Helping maintain and develop marketing collateral, templates and other business development materials.
• Supporting broader marketing and business development initiatives as required.

WHAT'S REQUIRED

• 3–8 years of experience in a marketing, proposal, communications or related role, ideally within Architecture, Engineering, Construction or another professional services environment.
• Experience developing proposals, presentations, brochures or other marketing collateral for complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign and Photoshop.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with other design, CRM, proposal or marketing platforms is an asset.
• An exceptional eye for design, layout, typography and visual presentation.
• Strong writing, editing and communication skills.
• The ability to take technical information and transform it into clear, compelling and visually engaging content.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with architects, designers, engineers and other technical professionals.
• Based in Alberta.
• Candidates who can provide samples of proposals, presentations, brochures, award submissions or other relevant marketing work are strongly preferred.

WHAT YOU GET IN RETURN

• Join a well-established and highly regarded multi-disciplinary firm.
• Work alongside an experienced and supportive marketing team.
• Contribute to proposals and marketing initiatives for high-profile architectural and design projects across Canada.
• A collaborative, creative and social working environment.
• Competitive compensation of $55,000–$75,000, depending on experience.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits and additional perks.
• Some flexibility in working arrangements.
• Excellent opportunity for career growth within a respected AEC organization.

WHAT TO DO NOW

If you're a creative marketing or proposal professional who enjoys combining design, writing and strategy and would like to work on exciting architectural projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Laura Shalev at lshalev@talentsphere.ca with your resume and, ideally, samples of your work or portfolio.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates who meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.

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