Senior Marketing Manager

RK&K•Baltimore, MD

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

RK&K is seeking an energetic, collaborative, and proactive Senior Marketing Manager to provide marketing leadership in its Baltimore and DC offices. This role is suited to an experienced A/E/C marketing professional who builds relationships, anticipates pursuit needs, and partners with technical leaders to shape strategies, proposals, presentations, and other efforts that strengthen RK&K’s market presence. The Senior Marketing Manager works closely with Baltimore and DC directors, technical leaders, and marketing staff across a large, multidisciplinary office. The role leads high-priority pursuits and presentations, guides strategy for other opportunities, helps the Baltimore team identify needs early, and supports conference planning, social media, thought leadership, and other activities showcasing RK&K’s people and expertise. In partnership with the existing Baltimore and DC marketing team, the manager strengthens pursuit planning and technical engagement while supporting a collaborative, well-coordinated team. The preferred candidate has at least 10 years of experience and demonstrated knowledge of the A/E/C industry. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or a related field. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or a related field.
At least 10 years of experience leading proposal development, pursuit strategy, and marketing efforts within the A/E/C industry.
Demonstrated knowledge of the A/E/C industry.
Proven success leading complex, high-visibility pursuits and presentations from early planning through final delivery.
Strong leadership and relationship-building skills, with the ability to earn trust and work effectively with technical professionals and firm leaders.
Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, interviewing, and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management abilities, with the judgment to balance multiple priorities, teams, and deadlines.
Sound knowledge of proposal compliance, content development, page layout, production, and interview preparation.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

At least 15 years of experience.
Experience coordinating large, multidisciplinary pursuits and presentations across multiple offices.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint.
CPSM certification or another relevant marketing or business development certification.

Responsibilities

Build strong relationships with Baltimore and DC partners, directors, technical leaders, and marketing staff, serving as a trusted marketing resource.
Proactively manage the Baltimore and DC pursuit lists, monitor upcoming opportunities, and identify staffing, strategy, and resource needs early.
Lead high-priority and “must-win” pursuits and presentations.
Guide capture planning and strategy for other priority pursuits through research, positioning, message development, and coordination with technical teams.
Facilitate pursuit planning meetings, establish clear schedules and responsibilities, and help teams deliver compliant, compelling, high-quality work.
Support conference planning, social media, thought leadership, and other activities that showcase RK&K’s people and expertise.