Marketing Manager Los Angeles

SWA an internationally renowned landscape architecture planning and urban design firm is seeking a full-time Marketing Manager for its Downtown Los Angeles studio. Our diverse portfolio encompasses various scales geographies and client types. A candidates ability to capture the entrepreneurial spirit of SWA will determine their success.

We are looking for a resourceful professional who takes pride in being well organized and enjoys the challenges of a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of relevant marketing experience with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues and senior management. The Marketing Manager must have excellent written and verbal communication skills strong decision-making ability and attention to detail. Additionally an extensive knowledge of the landscape architecture/planning industry and innate curiosity to find answers through research are vital to this candidates success at SWA.

Interested applicants should be able to demonstrate strong graphic/communication skills and experience preparing RFQ/RFP responses using desktop publishing software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite MS Office etc.).

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare and complete all sections of the RFPs and RFQs including writing the key sections team composition schedule and fees under the guidance of the Principals.

• Prepare and complete other marketing collateral meet deadlines for all submittals and work under the guidance of the Principals.

• Prepare interviews decks project tear sheets resumes and bios.

• Assist in maintaining the firmwide CRM software.

• Manage and deliver award submissions responsible for the writing with input by team members

• Manage and deliver speaker panels and presentations for major national conferences responsible for the writing with input by team members

• Coordinate with the Firmwide Marketing & Communications team including support of social media efforts.

• Assist principals on media/publications professional appearances and outreach initiatives

• Develop and maintain relationships with consultants and strategic partners to assist in creating the most strategically positioned and technically competent team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree plus documented professional experience

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience with marketing tasks in A/E/Landscape/Planning industry environment

• Demonstrated graphic design/desktop publishing skills

• Ability to write in a landscape architectural/planning capacity; Strong oral and visual communication skills

• Ability to successfully manage multiple pursuits at any given time

• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail (including spelling and grammar)

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word PowerPoint Excel) and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign Illustrator Photoshop)

• Local candidates preferred

$80000 - $120000 based on experience and qualifications

Competitive benefits package including health dental life long-term disability 401K profit sharing ESOP performance-based bonus. SWA is a 100% employee owned company.