Proposal and Marketing Coordinator

at  SGPA Architecture and Planning

ABOUT SGPA:

SGPA Architecture and Planning is a leading architectural firm with offices in San Diego, San Luis Obispo and San Francisco. For over 50 years, we’ve become specialists in a variety of project types, including master planning, retail, mixed-use, multifamily residential, senior living, education, and wellness. At SGPA, we enrich life through design by creating memorable places that promote human connection and well-being. Through collaboration, building on our expertise, and empowering our employees, we strive to find thoughtful design solutions that meet our clients’ goals and bring new vitality to our neighborhoods and communities.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

We are looking for an experienced full-time Proposal and Marketing Coordinator (PC) in San Diego to grow with our firm. This position will support the Marketing department, Principals, and Studio Leaders. PC will work in close collaboration with our Director of Business Development and other PC’s to ensure consistency and quality of marketing efforts. The ideal candidate will bring a strong level of written and graphic skills, strong working knowledge with Adobe Creative Suite, insight and passion for project pursuits and be an integral member of the Marketing team. PC will provide marketing support to the firm including monitoring and scheduling of marketing related events, coordinating marketing initiatives and primarily be responsible for the creation and success of our proposals (RFPs, RFQs and similar.)

• Lead and assist in the creation and production of proposals, statements of qualifications, presentations, brochures, and additional marketing materials primarily using Adobe InDesign, along with other programs (primarily within the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite).
• Composing, editing, and maintenance of marketing collateral including Cover letters, project descriptions, resumes, photography, renderings, project information, and brand management.
• Assist Studio Leaders in seeking out and tracking upcoming projects for new business opportunities: Add and update leads in Ajera, OneNote, or CRM software.
• Assist in coordinating internal meetings and external marketing events.
• Attend weekly internal marketing and business development meetings and assist with follow-ups.
• Assist in Studio Leaders / Director of Business Development in content creation and implementation on website and social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Blog).
• Copywriting for SGPA reports: Quarterly, Marketing, BD Studio (develop compelling “storytelling” content).
• Act as liaison with media contacts and other marketing coordinators for subconsultants.