We are currently seeking to expand our collaborative and engaging Marketing team with the addition of a Marketing Professional in Texas. 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.
- Manages and ensures the delivery of top quality, on-time, and effective submittal of proposals, qualifications packages, and presentations.
- Provides input and collaboration with the marketing manager, the management committee, and practice leaders to help establish priorities and protocols for responding to RFPs and other marketing related inquires.
- Provides or directs 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.
- Writes and/or updates new project and personnel resumes to be used for marketing purposes.
- Coordinates or obtains information needed from consultant firms to be included in proposals or at presentations.
- Seeks and incorporates new references into marketing submittals.
- Coordinates services of outside graphics and reprographic vendors for marketing purposes.
- Oversees the maintenance of the marketing files, including up to date files of submittals.
- Interacts with HOK marketing staff in Corporate and other offices and focus groups to obtain/exchange information as needed.
- Develops, writes, and manages production of specialty brochures, mailers, announcements, etc.
- Attends pre-proposal conferences, professional meetings, or other marketing-related events as appropriate.
- Helps HOK develop and manage new technology in marketing and its use for the firm’s advantage. Balances its use with streamlining work effort for greater productivity and efficiency.
- Assists with cold calls or lead-finding research as appropriate.
- Supervises active upkeep and use of marketing databases, including projects, resumes, holiday card lists, consultant lists, etc.
- Sees that supplies and equipment for marketing efforts are maintained and ready to go at a moment’s notice.
- Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.
Required Skills
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability at technical writing.
- Demonstrated ability to produce a press release.
- Ability to work efficiently and in 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 and Outlook and Adobe Creative Suite application-InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator preferred.
Required Experience
- Equivalent of Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or technical related field.
- 5 plus 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.