Marketing Assistant

Dewberry • Fairfax, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Dewberry is currently seeking an energetic, detail-oriented, and motivated Marketing Assistant to join our Mid-Atlantic marketing team that will be based in our Fairfax, VA offices. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional who wants to gain hands-on experience in proposal development, business development, strategic marketing, and client pursuits within the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. As a Marketing Assistant, you'll work alongside experienced marketing and business development professionals, supporting pursuit teams that help secure some of the region's most impactful infrastructure, transportation, and community development projects. You'll gain exposure to proposal strategy, market research, client engagement, and marketing communications while developing skills that can lead to long-term career growth within a nationally recognized firm. Our Mid-Atlantic marketing team supports strategic pursuits and collaborates with other marketers to develop strategy and submit winning proposals to our targeted clients. Our team’s mission is to build office collaboration, leverage team members’ key skillsets, and drive strategy for our regions. This position will work with a team of experienced marketers who successfully collaborate, promote individual strengths, and support each other's professional growth. The ideal candidate is a dedicated, market-focused professional who understands deadline-driven work and is a self-starter who can work both independently and within a team environment. Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500+ professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Requirements

• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and time-management skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have extensive computer software skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook & Teams).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud desktop publishing applications (InDesign & Acrobat Pro).
• Familiarity working with CRM or database management systems.
• Availability to work overtime, as necessary, in order to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Bachelor degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, production, and delivery of compelling proposals, qualifications packages, presentations, and other pursuit materials.
• Collaborate with marketing and technical professionals to support strategic pursuit efforts across multiple markets and service lines.
• Conduct market, client, and competitor research to support business development activities.
• Edit, format, and proofread proposals and marketing materials to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance.
• Compile and analyze market intelligence and business development information.
• Maintain and update information within the firm's client relationship management (CRM) system.
• Generate reports and assist with data management and tracking efforts.
• Support the planning and execution of conferences, industry events, and client engagement activities.
• Organize and maintain marketing collateral, project information, and pursuit resources.
• Contribute to special marketing initiatives and team projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree