Marketing Professional Job Listing at HOK in Houston, TX (Job ID 5430)

Description

We are currently seeking to expand our collaborative and engaging Marketing team with the addition of a Marketing Professional in Texas.  This position can be in our Houston, Austin, or Dallas locations. We are looking for a creative storyteller who considers themselves a graphics guru or a copywriting wiz. Within the world of RFQ/P production, we strive to present a full story: a unique narrative illustrating HOK's expertise for each specific client. If you are ready to join a welcoming and relationship-oriented team and explore the bounds of your creativity, you may be the right fit! 

As a Marketing Professional, you will be responsible for producing RFIs, graphic products, and services as well as RFPs to showcase HOK's expertise.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organizes, coordinates and controls activities involved in the preparation of marketing proposals, presentations, and submittals.
• Ensures the delivery of top quality, on-time and effective submittal of proposals, qualifications packages and presentations.
• Provides input and collaboration with marketing manager and the management committee and practice leaders to help establish priorities and protocols for responding to RFPs and other marketing related inquires.
• Gathers information about prospects and participates in proposal strategy in support of firm's principals and other marketing professionals.  Interacts with marketing staff in other HOK offices to obtain/exchange information as needed.
• Provides the initial mock-up of proposals and writes portions of the proposals as appropriate.
• Establishes and manages timelines and assignments as needed to complete effective submittals.
• Participates in the development of and is responsible for maintaining all marketing resource materials-brochures, data, slides, color copies, photographs, files, and client database.
• Completes and/or directs the completion of government forms, client questionnaires and qualifying statements as required.  Work often involves composing or editing answers to technical questions.
• Monitors all prospects and coordinates with and assists other marketing members.
• Oversees the maintenance of the marketing files, including up to date files of submittals.
• Coordinates, assembles and prepares materials for client presentations and interviews, in accordance with Corporate Image Program and Desk Top Publishing Guidelines.
• Maintains back-up data on projects and office personnel; assures that resumes file information is current, accurate and appropriate.
• Seeks and incorporates new references into marketing submittals.
• Responsible for all group mail-outs; maintains mailing lists.
• Supervises active upkeep and use of marketing databases, including projects, resumes, holiday card lists, consultant list, etc.
• Develops, writes and manages production of specialty brochures, mailers, announcements, etc.
• Coordinates work with outside vendors (electronic transfer of data, reprographics, binding, etc.)  and consultants.
• Prepares status reports on marketing efforts.
• Assists with conference/seminar presentations.
• Sees that supplies and equipment for marketing efforts are maintained and ready to go at a moment's notice
• Attends pre-proposal conferences, professional meetings or other marketing-related events as appropriate.
• Some direct client contact.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.

• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability at technical writing.
• Ability to work efficiently and within an organized manner.
• Ability to maintain a strong sense of focus and confidence under tight deadlines and varying workloads.
• Excellent ability to multi-task, responding to constantly changing needs and schedules.
• Strong editing and proofreading abilities.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication and leadership abilities.
• Strong Proficiency in MS office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Adobe Creative Suite applications-InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator preferred.

• Equivalent of Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or technical related field.
• At least 5 years marketing experience in the architecture, interior design, engineering, construction or real estate development industry.

HOK is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits plan to meet their current and future needs. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(K) savings plans; disability, life and accident insurance; paid time off (PTO); and parental leave. In addition, HOK employees enjoy a flexible work schedule with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

HOK is a drug-free workplace.  HOK is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.