Senior Marketing Specialist

Kimley-Horn • Houston, TX

30d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Senior Marketing Specialist to join our team in Houston, Texas (TX)! This is not a remote position. The primary purpose of this role is to be a catalyst for growth of Kimley-Horn's local practice. This role involves assisting with identification, relationship building, pursuit, and proposal strategy for various targeted clients and projects. The specialist will also aid in business development activities to ensure adequate, profitable new business is captured, research business opportunities, and assist in strategy development. A key aspect of the role is to positively represent Kimley-Horn via active engagement in networking events, activities, and organizations. The specialist will partner with project managers to strategize on their market forecast, upcoming opportunities, and other potential clients/projects, as well as partner with the regional Marketing team to ensure proper support to project managers. The goal is to favorably position the firm for existing and future market opportunities. The role includes supporting and leading (when appropriate) marketing efforts for proposals, presentations, and other direct work-winning activities, and coordinating special projects/events, including regional conferences. The ability to manage multiple concurrent time-sensitive deadlines is crucial.

Requirements

• 15+ years of A/E/C industry experience
• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, English, or a similar field
• Flexibility to work outside normal working hours
• Willingness to occasionally travel (as required) for business needs
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
• Confident communicator
• Detail-oriented and proactive
• Team player with a positive attitude/client service mentality
• Strong ability to gather, interpret, and convey technical information
• Please include a one-page cover letter when uploading your resume
• Additional work samples and/or basic writing skills testing will be required

Responsibilities

• Assist with identification, relationship building, pursuit, and proposal strategy for various targeted clients and projects
• Assist in business development activities to ensure adequate, profitable new business is captured
• Research business opportunities and assist in strategy development
• Positively represent Kimley-Horn via active engagement in networking events, activities, and organizations
• Partner with project managers to strategize on their market forecast, upcoming opportunities, and other potential clients/projects
• Partner with the regional Marketing team to ensure proper support to project managers
• Favorably position the firm for existing and future market opportunities
• Support and lead (when appropriate) marketing efforts for proposals, presentations, and other direct work-winning activities
• Coordinate special projects/events, including regional conferences
• Manage multiple concurrent time sensitive deadlines

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior