Marketing Manager

At Gensler we design for people We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale We re not just designers We re tinkerers craftspeople visionaries innovators and thought leaders Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems Whether you re into sketching new ideas hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets there s something here for everyone Our depth of expertise spans disciplines from aviation and transportation to education hospitality retail technology and more At our core we embody an entrepreneurial spirit always looking ahead for new ways to innovate and add to our clients success We share the belief that design has the power to transform organizations and change lives whether we re refreshing a retailer s brand planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building Our work reflects an enduring commitment to sustainability and we believe that a diversity of voices and cultures is one of the most powerful strategic tools for securing lasting competitive advantage As the world s largest design firm Gensler has a unique obligation and opportunity to focus on sustainability in the built environment We deepened our commitment to combat the impact on climate change in the built environment when we launched Gensler Cities Climate Challenge GC3 in 2019 This is our pledge to meet an ambitious goal the elimination of all greenhouse gases from our work by 2030 Your Role Gensler Bangalore office is seeking a creative collaborative experienced professional to join our office as a Marketing Manager The role will be a vital member of the office working directly with the leadership in Bangalore office and Regional Marketing Director as a key source of knowledge and leadership for the marketing team in Bangalore The ideal candidate will bring a superior strategic outlook and make it happen leadership skills along with impeccable organization and project management The marketing manager will lead a talented team of marketing coordinators and specialists working together to produce materials in support Gensler s business development efforts including writing and designing proposals presentations and other collateral Our ideal candidate is a thoughtful mentor able to train team members in best practices while also inspiring them to be proactive in their own professional development The marketing manager will also work closely with the regional marketing and PR leadership and will join a tight-knit regional marketing group Marketers at Gensler also enjoy a robust global network of over 200 marketers and communicators who collaborate daily on strategies and tactics for winning new work The marketing manager will also lead the department logistics including staffing knowledge management opportunity tracking and reporting and CRM efforts The marketing manager communicates the marketing department s efforts to office and regional leadership and ensures both project data and client relationship information is tracked and reported appropriately while overseeing and controlling the quality of marketing collateral What You Will Do The marketing manager is responsible for project-level success of office marketing communication PR efforts and supporting FW and Regional marketing projects and initiatives Clear and constant communication with Business Development BD leaders weekly BD meeting reporting via salesforce with senior staff Knows firm portfolio in detail understands practice area capabilities actively seeks out firm s best practices for use in office PA efforts Conducts internal and external research on new opportunities prospective clients and practice areas Leads strategy meetings with BD champions Creates pitch strategy budget with BD champion including research network mapping tasks milestones reviews and delivers pitch strategy throughout process Researches targets internal relationships company history market position ensures client or 3rd party Q A and site visits Concept write design new material as needed to support marketing programs Manages daily workload staffing for marketing team Support regional marketing initiatives as part of the senior members of the marketing team in APME Be the point person and responsible for Bangalore for Firmwide related projects permissions publications submissions etc Seeks out and implements process and content improvements Coaches peers on new ideas Mentors and trains junior team members in best practices while also inspiring them to be proactive in their own professional development Maintains consistency of marketing deliverables alignment with firm brand program participates in design reviews with FW and regional marketing team Maintains resources information systems ordering materials updating project documentation resumes image libraries support award submissions Oversees local PR communications efforts including media events sponsorships and photography Leads local internal communications as relevant Other responsibilities as assigned Your Qualifications 10 to 15 years of professional experience in a marketing role preferably for an architecture design engineering construction or industry-related firm Bachelor s degree in Architecture Marketing Communications Journalism Graphic Design or adjacent field Strong graphic design sensibility and written verbal communication skills Experience managing significant marketing projects independently working closely with senior staff and leadership on marketing initiatives Experience managing a team - hiring training mentorship and leading talent Experience strategically partnering and supporting senior staff on business-critical projects Self-motivator with strong organizational and intra-personal skills a great collaborator Fluent in InDesign and Microsoft Office Familiarity with other Adobe Creative Suite software and Salesforce is a plus Life at Gensler As a people-first organization we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design From internal design competitions to research grants to Well-being Week our offices reflect our people s diverse interests We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life Our comprehensive benefits include medical dental vision disability and wellness programs We also offer profit sharing and twice annual bonus opportunities As part of the firm s commitment to licensure and professional development Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees In addition we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future