Do you feel like a cog in a corporate culture with endless bureaucracy and little autonomy?
Do you think you would thrive in a start-up culture where your voice is heard and you have the opportunity to take on new responsibilities?
Do you want to be part of a mission-oriented company dedicated to pursuing projects that serve people and planet instead of corporate excess?
Sorg Design and A Complete Unknown are sister firms founded by award-winning architect Suman Sorg, FAIA, as a new way to serve community through good design. After owning and managing a successful design firm for 30 years, Suman has dedicated this new endeavor to pursing meaningful work that values people and planet above profits.
Maybe this sounds like your cup of tea. Join us.
At Sorg/A Complete Unknown, your voice will be heard and you will see the impact of your work. You will learn about entrepreneurship and you will be a key part of a small, passionate team.
We are currently seeking an experienced Marketing/Proposal Manager. The selected candidate will develop and coordinate marketing initiatives including proposals, presentations, awards submissions, social media, print and digital marketing material, websites, and other special projects. Opportunities for growth in marketing, business development, operations, finance and etc are available and based on your interest.
Sorg/A Complete Unknown offers competitive salary and benefits packages commensurate with experience.
Learn more:
https://acompleteunknown.org/
https://sorg.design/
End to end responsibility for firm-wide proposal activities:
- Review daily RFP/RFQ solicitations and work with leadership to determine strategy
- Manage the entire proposal process, including kick-off meetings, developing proposal outlines, coordinating submission deadlines, research, design/formatting, and working closely with design staff on crafting compelling copy to accomplish high quality RFP submissions
- Coordinate subconsultant materials as required
- Ensure administrative proposal requirements are met, working with office administrative team
- Lead coordination and develop shortlist presentations with project teams during interview phase
- Manage and organize database of proposal information and archive
General marketing activities:
- Attend weekly marketing meetings, working with firm leadership to share new ideas, set strategy and report on updates
- Develop, write, design, and layout marketing collateral
- Support business development efforts, events and special initiatives
- Research, analyze, monitor and report on new RFP/RFQ opportunities, potential clients, and industry trends
- Develop qualification packages for prospective clients and leads
- Organize and maintain database and marketing files
- Maintain and update corporate websites and social media platforms
- Support multiple initiatives concurrently
Qualified candidates will have:
- Bachelor or Masters degree in Architecture, Design, English, Communications, Marketing, Business or related field and/or minimum 3-5 years relevant work experience
- Knowledge of the A/E/C or related industry is required
- Experience supporting proposal efforts in the A/E/C industry is strongly preferred
- Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team
- Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks
- Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills
- Ability to create tailored graphic layouts and maintain graphic standards
- Fluency in critical software programs (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Office Suite)
- Experience managing Social Media is a plus
- Understanding and passion for mission-driven work
Salary up to $110,000 commensurate with experience.
We follow a hybrid work model: in-person at our Washington, DC office from Monday to Thursday, with remote work on Fridays. Special considerations may be made.
Please provide a cover letter and resume. Portfolios are welcomed but not required and should include relevant examples of personal, academic and/or professional work – eg proposal excerpts, graphic design work, copywriting, etc.
Send applications to: hello@sorg.design
Attachments should be 5MB max
