Marketing Strategist or Sr. Marketing Strategist
(Remote or Hybrid)
Middle of Six is a team of marketing professionals focused on the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. We bring expertise and a fresh perspective to professional services marketing and are passionate about providing exceptional, strategic work to our clients to help them build their businesses.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The ideal candidate possesses a competitive spirit, excellent writing and communication skills, sharp attention to detail, stellar organization and time management skills, and a helpful, collaborative mindset. Enthusiasm for AEC marketing, the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and work both independently and as part of a high-functioning team are required to deliver success.
More than 50% of our work is related to proposal development and interview coaching. As such, the primary focus of the Marketing Strategist is to work directly with clients and the internal Middle of Six team to coordinate the development and production of high-quality, competitive, compliant, and timely proposal responses.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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Manage the full life cycle of the proposal response process from initial review and strategy to finalization, production, and submittal
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Research, strategize, and develop content to effectively satisfy RFP requirements and promote the expertise of clients
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Lead client meetings virtually or in client offices to provide leadership to their internal teams
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Present proposal work to clients to gain feedback
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Develop and produce marketing materials, qualifications, proposals, and presentations including content development and graphics
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Craft persuasive writing and strategic messaging
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Proofread and edit technical information, client-submitted materials, and online content
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Meet deadlines through proper management of priorities, target dates, and asset/document procurement
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Provide print vendor coordination and quality control management
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Provide interview coaching, strategy, and graphics
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Execute additional research and special projects, as needed
REQUIREMENTS
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Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, Graphic Design, or similar
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Minimum of four years’ experience in the AEC industry
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Strong writing and editing skills with a passion for proposal development and winning work
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Experience reviewing Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and determining proposal requirements, preparing proposal drafts, coordinating with stakeholders to obtain and review materials, and preparing final responses
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Experience with design and visual communication
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Proficiency using marketing and presentation software, including Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop), and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and OneNote)
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Proven ability to work collaboratively in both a remote and in-person team environment, meet deadlines, and efficiently prioritize work while adapting to our clients’ working styles
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Ability to accept feedback on, and make changes to, creative work
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Occasional travel to client offices and to Tacoma for Middle of Six company meetings and events
DON'T MEET EVERY REQUIREMENT?
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re inspired by Middle of Six’s work and are ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.
WHAT THE HECK IS THE MIDDLE OF SIX?
Middle of Six is a woman-owned, women-led marketing consulting firm focused on the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. We leverage our past experience as in-house AEC marketers to support our clients with on-call resources which most often include proposal management, interview coaching, website development, marketing collateral development, strategic planning, and graphic design. Our work has been recognized by local SMPS chapters and nationally.
Our full scope of services can be found on our website and we invite candidates to check out our LinkedIn and Instagram feeds to get a sense of our work product and culture. We also have a podcast, The Shortlist, where you can get a sneak peek at our team dynamics.
In a nutshell, we are passionate about AEC marketing strategy and have built a work environment where we can add the most value for our clients while protecting work/life balance for our team. It’s a special place.
ABOUT THE INTERVIEW PROCESS
Building a great team is our top priority and we take a thoughtful approach to evaluating candidates. Typically, our interview process takes two months to complete. We will keep all candidates informed on our progress and on our ultimate hiring decision.
Our interview process is as follows:
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Resumes and work samples are reviewed as they are received
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Candidates that pass the resume review will receive a 30-minute phone screen to learn about your skills and salary expectations
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Candidates that pass the phone screen will move forward to an MS Teams virtual video interview to dig deeper into their skills and approach, and for Middle of Six to describe our work and client mix
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Candidates who move forward after the virtual interview will be invited to participate in an interactive work session with the Middle of Six team to assess working and communication style
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Reference checks are completed
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Employment offer is made
Equal Opportunity Employer
HOW TO APPLY
Join Middle of Six
Send your resume, cover letter, and a link to your digital portfolio to careers@middleofsix.com.
Please include “Marketing Strategist” in the subject line.
We have team members in Washington, Oregon, and California and work with clients across the country.
MAIL: PO BOX 18037, TACOMA, WA 98419
OFFICE: 706 COURT A, TACOMA, WA 98402
253.256.6592
WE ARE A WASHINGTON STATE CERTIFIED WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (WBE)
BRAND PHOTOGRAPHY BY EFFIE GURMEZA & LEO THE LION PHOTOGRAPHY
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We have team members in Washington, Oregon, and California and work with clients across the country
253.256.6592
OFFICE: 706 COURT A, TACOMA, WA 98402
MAILING: PO BOX 18037, TACOMA, WA 98419
We are a Washington State Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)
Brand photography by Effie Gurmeza & Leo the Lion Photography
BUT THE ROLE IS NOT LIMITED TO PROPOSALS
We are often asked to support our clients with pursuit-adjacent marketing tactics which might include conducting a marketing audit, website audit, proposal audit, or social media audit and then implementing recommendations such as a brand refresh, updated brand messaging, digital marketing efforts, annual marketing planning, and updated or all-new websites. We have strong resources within our team to deliver all these services. Depending on the talents of each individual team member, we tailor their specific role to include areas of interest and professional development.
CAREER GROWTH
The Marketing Strategist’s role is the first step on the path to Sr. Marketing Strategist and ultimately Principal Marketing Strategist at Middle of Six. We understand that not every candidate aspires to achieve a principal-level role with all its responsibilities, and we respect and support that. We have opportunities for people looking to hone their existing skills and those looking to take their career to the next level.