Marketing Director

Overview

Lead and execute marketing, proposals, branding, and business development support for SPS+.

Key Responsibilities

• proposal management
• crm management
• digital marketing
• brand management
• event planning
• presentation prep

Tasks

While the Managing Partner will continue to lead overall strategy, this role is designed to take ownership of its execution—streamlining marketing processes, supporting business development efforts, and managing the Marketing and Proposal Coordinator. We are seeking a proactive, strategic, and hands-on Director of Marketing to lead and execute the firm’s marketing efforts. This role is pivotal in driving the success of our pursuits—particularly through the development of compelling RFQ/RFP responses and preparation for oral presentations. The Director will ensure that our strategy is fully realized across all marketing touchpoints and will play a key role in helping SPS+ win work. -Serve as the primary driver of pursuit strategy execution, ensuring consistency and excellence in all client-facing materials. -Plan and coordinate industry conferences, sponsorships, and networking events. -Develop and manage conference materials, booth design, and marketing collateral. -Lead the end-to-end proposal process, ensuring strategic, competitive, and high-quality submissions. -Collaborate with technical teams to develop engaging presentation materials and interview strategies. -Assist with internal company events that reflect SPS+’s culture and branding. -Develop and implement marketing strategies to elevate brand awareness and industry positioning. -Support conference planning, client presentations, and event preparation. -Maintain and manage the CRM and marketing database to track opportunities, leads, and client interactions. -Oversee website content, digital marketing, social media, and collateral to ensure consistency and impact. -Manage marketing assets, including swag, promotional items, and digital media. -Maintain and evolve SPS+ brand identity across digital, print, and event platforms. -Oversee the firm’s marketing/BD calendar, budgets, and project deadlines. -Partner with BD professionals to identify opportunities, market trends, and client engagement strategies. -Ensure marketing processes are streamlined, repeatable, and efficient. -Own the preparation for oral presentations, ensuring alignment with client expectations and firm messaging. -Develop templates, best practices, and repeatable processes for proposal and interview preparation.

Requirements

• adobe suite
• crm systems
• proposal writing
• leadership
• 5+ years
• highly organized

What You Bring

-Excellent graphic design and content creation skills (Adobe Creative Suite preferred). -Experience managing websites, social media, and CRM systems. -Strong expertise in proposal writing, RFQ/RFP responses, and marketing strategy. -Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, with experience managing direct reports. -5+ years of experience in marketing within professional services (AEC industry preferred). -Highly organized, proactive, and capable of working independently while keeping leadership informed.

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Benefits

Business Development Support -100% Employer-paid Medical and Dental Insurance -401(K) Matching -Competitive PTO -Performance Bonuses -Optional in-office work on Friday afternoons (dogs welcome!) -HSA Employer Contribution -Enjoy a balanced workweek with 9-hour workdays, plus a half-day on Fridays -Life & Disability Insurance -Hybrid (office/remote) Workplace -Optional Employee-paid Vision Insurance

About Sps+ Architects

-The firm focuses on designing educational and multi-family buildings, commercial facilities, retail centers and Native American projects. -Over its history the firm has crafted landmark projects in Arizona, including university buildings and cultural centers. -Its typical work involves full-service architecture and interior design, planning, additions and construction management. -Signature projects include elementary and secondary schools, higher-ed facilities, performing-arts venues and community spaces. -The narrative of SPS+ is one of deep local roots, collaborative design, and decades of shaping the built environment in its home region.

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