Senior Marketing Associate

THE OSBORN ENGINEERING CO•Cleveland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Osborn Engineering, a recognized multidisciplinary design leader, is seeking a Sr. Marketing Associate to lead proposal-driven business development and firmwide marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field, along with 8+ years of experience in a proposal-based marketing environment, with A/E/C experience preferred. This role requires a proven ability to provide strategic direction, manage multiple deadlines, and deliver detail-oriented, high-quality written and graphic materials. The Senior Marketing Associate will partner closely with technical and firm leadership, mentor marketing team members, and contribute to the continuous improvement of pursuit and marketing processes. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite is highly desired, and familiarity with the Cosential CRM database is a plus. The position is full-time, based at the Cleveland Office Headquarters, and involves up to 25% travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, communications, or a related field
8+ years of experience in a proposal-based marketing setting
Must be a self-starter who can work independently
Ability to manage deadlines
Ability to produce detail-oriented, high-quality written and graphic materials
Experience leading pursuits from kickoff through submission
Demonstrated leadership skills, including influencing without authority, collaborating with technical leadership, and mentoring/coaching others
Strong proposal leadership capabilities: ability to set pursuit strategy/win themes, guide content development, and perform high-level editing for clarity, compliance, and quality
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat)
Ability to set templates/standards for proposal and marketing collateral
Reliable Team Player
Self – Starter
Positive Attitude
Strong Work Ethic
Critical Thinker
Detail Oriented
Innovative
Good Communicator
Passing a background check

Nice To Haves

A/E/C industry experience
Familiarity with the Cosential CRM database
Familiarity with RFQ/RFP requirements and interview processes

Responsibilities

Lead proposal (RFQ/RFP) development, including pursuit strategy, win themes, content planning, layout direction, schedule management, and final production
Provide strategic input to pursuit teams and coach contributors as needed
Lead development and maintenance of market-sector qualifications
Advise technical leaders on positioning
Coordinate with staff to create new project profiles and keep website content current
Provide content strategy and oversight for social media and communications
Collaborate with leaders to develop messaging and graphics
Manage print and digital communications (including email campaigns)
Lead coordination of award submissions
Own governance of the marketing content library/database
Establish standards for quality and consistency for the marketing content library/database
Ensure marketing assets are current, searchable, and proposal-ready
Lead and shape marketing initiatives by developing approach and messaging, setting timelines, and driving execution for white papers, speaking engagements, trade shows, and collateral materials (brochures, books, banners, trade-show materials, business cards, etc.)
Lead development of presentations for marketing efforts and client interviews
Advise teams on messaging and flow for presentations
Coach presenters to ensure interview readiness
Coordinate photography of built work
Partner with the Marketing Manager and Director to develop the annual marketing plan and budget
Identify growth opportunities
Track performance
Recommend process improvements for pursuits and marketing initiatives