Marketing Manager

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Childers Architect is an innovative design-oriented architectural firm with more than 40 years of experience creating distinctively beautiful yet functional works of architecture. Childers Architect is a 100% Native American owned and certified business. We pride ourselves in designing buildings that inspire our communities. As an award-winning architecture firm, we have the ability to use the built environment to create spaces where life unfolds. These spaces have the potential to evoke strong emotions that become the memories that form the fabric of our lives. The heart of what we strive to accomplish in our practice of architecture is creating meaningful spaces that profoundly impact people’s lives.

Position Overview

The Marketing Director will provide strategic leadership and oversight of all marketing functions for Childers Architect. This individual will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies that strengthen brand recognition, support business development, increase market visibility, and drive sustainable growth. Working closely with the Business Development Director, firm leadership, architectural teams, and other key stakeholders, the Marketing Director will ensure marketing initiatives align with the firm's strategic objectives, project pursuits, and long-term vision. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker, strategic planner, collaborative leader, and exceptional communicator who understands the unique demands of marketing within the AEC industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee the firm's comprehensive marketing strategy, aligning initiatives with organizational goals and growth objectives.
• Collaborate closely with the Business Development Director to support market expansion, client engagement, strategic pursuits, and new business opportunities.
• Establish annual marketing plans, departmental objectives, budgets, and measurable performance indicators.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen Childers Architect's competitive positioning within the AEC industry.
• Provide strategic marketing guidance to executive leadership regarding industry trends, market opportunities, and brand development.
• Ensure consistent marketing efforts and messaging across all office locations.
• Lead the development of innovative marketing initiatives that support both short-term priorities and long-term growth.

Additional support

· Business Development & Proposal Support

· Brand Management & Corporate Communications

· Marketing Operations & Project Management

· Leadership & Team Development

· Industry Engagement & Market Visibility

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Public Relations, or a related year of experience.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive marketing experience, preferably within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading marketing strategies, proposal development, and brand management initiatives.
• Strong understanding of RFQ, RFP, SOQ, and professional services procurement processes.
• Experience collaborating with business development professionals and executive leadership.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including editing, storytelling, and presentation development.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign.
• Experience with CRM systems and marketing databases.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and develop effective marketing processes.