Marketing Coordinator (Senior-Level)

About the position

The Senior Marketing Coordinator for Shannon & Wilson will work in the Seattle marketing group independently creating quality proposals, continuously maintaining crucial data in the CRM database, supporting business development activities, generating marketing collateral and public relations documents, and mentoring junior staff. This role provides an opportunity for the right candidate to grow their career in an employee-owned company that has been in business for nearly 75 years.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality prime and subconsultant proposals and federal SF 330s through the development of marketing materials such as resumes, biographies, project descriptions, project photography, rosters, and collateral materials
• Organize and coordinate elements of complex proposals with limited or no supervision
• Maintain the CRM database by inputting and updating information on opportunities, projects, resumes, photos, document templates, and client contacts
• Work with technical staff on go/no-go forms
• Attend pre-proposal meetings and document debrief sessions
• Assist with in-house win strategy sessions and 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, press releases, and articles in trade publications and local media
• Support corporate marketing with special projects and initiatives
• Coordinate special events (e.g., conferences/exhibits)
• Lead, mentor, and review the work of junior-level Marketing Coordinators
• Interact with and facilitate communications with clients, vendors, and internal staff at all levels
• Follow Shannon & Wilson's Quality Assurance policies and procedures
• Follow and promote Shannon & Wilson's 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 related field.
• 7 - 10 years of marketing experience, preferably in the Architectural/Engineering/ Construction industry.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with an ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Excellent writing, proofreading, editing, and document production skills.
• Creative with exceptional attention to detail and strong design sensibility.
• Superior ability to communicate tactfully and diplomatically, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with a good understanding of the time critical nature of proposals and other marketing tasks.
• Supervisory and/or mentoring experience.
• Able 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 required; familiarity with Photoshop, photography, and video editing is desired.
• Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Personable, flexible, and professional demeanor.
• The ability to work independently with the appropriate level of OR minimal supervision.
• The willingness and ability to travel to support the needs of other Shannon & Wilson offices.
• A valid driver license and insurable driving record.
• Basic computer skills: MS Word, Excel (required); MS Access (desirable).
• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking (with or without accommodations).

Benefits

• Employee ownership
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage.
• Pre-tax health and daycare FSA
• Life and disability insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Profit sharing and 401(k) plans
• Paid time off for vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid volunteer day
• Free parking