Perkins&Will has an exciting opportunity for a creative and highly skilled individual to join our Marketing and Business Development team in a multifaceted role as Marketing Manager
This position will be based in our Ottawa or Toronto studio.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Actively participates in the design and strategy process, as needed, including inclusion on project teams in client-specific presentations, proposals, qualification and business development materials in accordance with the Perkins&Will brand standards.
- Researches clients, market trends and background information.
- Spearheads public relations efforts, award submittals with appropriate studio leadership.
- Manages project and client data in firmwide databases.
- Persistent attitude to both handle multiple deadlines while adapting to the fast-paced and currently evolving environment both internally and externally.
- Researches expertise to understand needs of clients, market trends and relevant background information associated with business development efforts.
- Develops and creates communication materials related to public relations efforts, including advertisements, materials for trade shows, mailed announcements and award submittals.
- Active membership in or outreach to relevant industry groups, such as OAA, SMPS, CoreNet and others as well as groups traditionally outside the built industry to cultivate potential and successful business relationships for client work and intelligence gathering.
- Maintains knowledge of trends and developments in the Practices and Markets for studio.
- Composes, develops, evaluates, and conducts training on marketing activities, strategies, and policies.
- Oversees promotional activities for trade shows
- Supports growth of team members.
- Expresses curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.
- Takes increasing ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities.
- Keeps open and proactive communication within team.
- Communicates ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
- Coordinates effectively and participates in meetings with clients, partners, and consultants.
Key Skills and Requirements
- 6-8+ years' experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe InDesign required
- Familiarity with Illustrator and PhotoShop preferred
- Presentation Tools (Adobe Suite/Affinity, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
- Deltek
Licensure/Certifications/Education
- Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
- SMPS (preferred not required)
- LEED GA (preferred not required)
Our Studios
We are steps away from many amenities and also easily accessible by bike, public transportation and car. The studio is open concept and represents our collaborative approach to our work.
Our package
- A very competitive benefit package that includes paying for association dues and professional development
- Fitness and transit reimbursement
- Health and dental benefits
- Group RRSP and RRSP Matching
- Paid parental leave
Salary Band
In accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this role is $94,000–$125,000 annually.
Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter.
Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy (“EEO”), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, provincial, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.
