Marketing & Business Development Manager

Position Title: Marketing & Business Development Manager

Employment Status: Full Time (Exempt)
 
Position Summary: KPB Architects is currently seeking a Marketing and Business Development Manager to operate the firm’s marketing and business development efforts. In this role, you will develop, implement, and maintain effective RFP/RFQ response processes to maximize new business creation. Develop and implement proposals, presentations, and qualification packages. Support external communications, including the firm website and social media accounts. Applicants should have at least five years of experience, preferably in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction field.
 
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Research new RFQ/RFP opportunities
• Collaborate with leadership on go.no go project decisions
• Strategize and develop RFQ/RFP responses
• Write content for RFQ/RFP responses
• Strategize and develop outgoing content
• Familiar with public and private sector markets, including Department of Defense Agency solicitations
• Research and advise leadership on emerging markets and marketing strategies and opportunities
• Lead awards and publication submissions
• Oversee and update firm website content
• Edit, create, and upload phase II of our website development content
• Edit, create, and upload website content to support overall firm communications
• Oversee and update firm’s social media content and lead social media campaign development
• Participate in development and produce presentations for interviews
• Coordinate and develop advertising and sponsorship communications
• Maintain marketing materials, including resumes and project descriptions
• Coordinate project photos
• Provide opportunities and support for staff to engage in community/industry organizations/events as part of the business development plan
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Update and maintain a project database/organization system

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or related field
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience, preferably in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction field
• Proficiency in Adobe Design Suite
• Experience in Open Assets database
• Proficiency with social media platforms, website content management, and email marketing preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with English and grammar
• Attention to detail and quality
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Organized and capable of efficiently handling multiple projects and tasks, while maintaining a friendly, positive, and helpful demeanor
• Ability to interact with clients, consultants, and colleagues with professionalism
• SMPS member preferred