Job Description
Louis, MO or Houston, TX office. As part of the application process, candidates are required to submit 2-3 work samples demonstrating proficiency with Adobe InDesign and other layout software such as PowerPoint, as well as provide 1-2 writing samples (i.e. project descriptions, employee bios, proposal cover letters, etc.). Please redact proprietary/confidential information as needed. As a Senior Marketing Specialist, you’ll be part of our Marketing team, which sits within the Brand, Marketing and Business Development (BMBD) team. You will work with a hub of marketing peers led by a Regional Marketing Team Leader. You’ll work in partnership with our Markets, Offices and Services, who rely on marketing support to advance their message and win pursuits. You’ll collaborate across the BMBD community—with fellow Marketing team members, Graphics, Communications, Knowledge Management, Client Engagement, Market Strategy and Business Development—to deliver marketing excellence across proposals, presentations, collateral, local brand-building efforts and more. PROPOSAL MARKETING Lead the development of proposal materials including coordination and production of deliverables across all stages of the process. May lead visual theme and strategic messaging. Able to develop creative ideas for proposals and interview content. Collaborate with Marketing teammates, other BMBD team members and Client Leaders to develop pursuit strategies—starting with client engagement, leading to proposal then interview—to secure the win. Create and update resumes, portfolio pages, presentations and related marketing materials using our design templates as inspiration and working within our brand standards. Provide marketing research for overall market/office strategy, as well as for individual clients and pursuits. BRAND MARKETING Lead local/regional marketing activities, such as sponsorships, award submissions, events and photography, that align with our PR/Communications objectives and increase our brand visibility. Develop subject matter expertise (across markets, typologies, services, technology or other) that adds value to our marketing initiatives and pursuit activities. MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS Work with Regional Marketing Team Leader to support training and ongoing development of Marketing Specialists. Provide peer review and oversight for accuracy and quality of content. Self-review all work for accuracy and quality of content. Internalizes marketing best practices. May participate in external marketing activities. Minimum Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications or a related field required. Minimum of 5+ years of related work experience in a marketing or communications role for a professional services firm required. Related experience working in a marketing or communications role for a professional services firm required. Strong time and project management skills are essential, along with the ability to work in a deadline-driven environment. Solid skills in strategic thinking, writing and design—with the potential and/or interest to further develop/excel in at least one of these areas. Strong proficiency with InDesign, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Actual compensation may vary based on candidate's geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage as well as flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off (PTO), flex-time schedules, hybrid work options, a 401k plan and employee perk programs. Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about. We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives. Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It's not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis pro