Proposal Marketing Manager

Job Opportunity : Marketing Manager (Proposals)

Reports to : Senior Marketing Manager

Location : On-Site, Seattle (required)

Direct Reports : Y / N

Pay scale : $85,000-$105,000

About Cochran

Join Cochran, a trailblazer in Seattle's electrical construction and technology scene and Washington's most prominent woman-owned business.

Celebrating a legacy that spans from illuminating the Space Needle in 1962 to powering the innovative Climate Pledge Arena, we are at the forefront of fostering innovation in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

With over 1,000 employees, our success hinges on our extraordinary team. We set the bar high and seek outstanding talent from diverse backgrounds.

Our employees feel valued and love working at Cochran because our core values are :

• Embrace Honesty
• Care about each other & show it
• Trust and empower people
• Practice humility and appreciation

Role Overview

We seek a dynamic and creative Marketing Manager to join our expanding marketing team. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional construction trade partners, overseeing and producing RFP responses, managing brand campaigns, project launches, and internal and external events and programs related to electrical construction.

You will be instrumental in driving high-impact marketing campaigns from conception to execution, including developing timelines, managing budgets, coordinating resources, and ensuring successful project delivery.

As a key marketing team member, you will manage external creative agencies, collaborate with internal leaders, and liaise with production / post-production vendors.

This role requires excellent project management skills across project lifecycles, improving processes and workflows, and a commitment to enhancing employee, customer, and partner satisfaction.

Strong leadership, prioritization, and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to work alongside our Marketing team to guide and track marketing programs against business OKRs and KPIs.

Key Responsibilities :

• RFP Response / Proposal Management : Oversee regional marketing and project pursuit efforts, including writing and development, process optimization, documentation, and timely responses.
• Strategic Campaign Leadership : Develop and implement marketing campaigns that align with Cochran's brand values and business objectives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with marketing peers, project executives, project managers, and customer service teams to create cohesive strategies.
• Digital Marketing Expertise : Manage digital marketing efforts such as SEO / SEM, social media, and email marketing to boost online presence and engagement.
• Analytics and Insights : Use data-driven approaches to inform strategies, evaluate campaign performance, and identify improvements.
• Brand and Messaging Oversight : Ensure consistency in brand messaging across all channels and materials.
• Innovative Content Creation : Lead the creation of engaging marketing content for target audiences.
• Resource and Budget Management : Manage resources and budgets effectively to ensure efficient marketing operations.

Requirements :

• Marketing Knowledge : Strong grasp of contemporary marketing practices, mainly digital marketing, content strategy, and brand management.
• Industry Familiarity : Knowledge of the electrical, technology, or AEC sectors to craft relevant and impactful strategies.
• Customer-Centric Mindset : Focus on understanding and addressing customer needs in marketing efforts.
• Design and Creative Proficiency : Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Adaptability : Experience with agile methodologies and ability to adapt to market trends and business needs.
• Communication Skills : Exceptional ability to convey complex marketing strategies clearly, verbally and in writing.
• Experience : 5+ years in marketing project management, preferably in an agency or in-house marketing department.
• Education : Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Marketing Automation Tools : Expertise with Marketo, Salesforce, or HubSpot platforms.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPANY BENEFITS

PTO 401k Medical, Dental & Vision Life Insurance Seven Paid Holidays Voluntary Benefits EAP

Other compensation bonuses are eligible. *Bonus pay based on percentage of salary, adjusted by company and individual performance.

Join Cochran and use your marketing expertise to help us forge a path of continuous innovation and excellence. We are excited to see how your skills and vision will contribute to our team's success!