Description
DESCRIPTION
WHO WE ARE
The SPS+ team serves clients and communities across Arizona and beyond, specializing in K–12 education while also bringing expertise to various other sectors. Our commitment to understanding our clients’ needs and desires drives us to uncover possibilities and design purposeful, impactful, and meaningful spaces that serve for generations to come. With over 60 years of Southwest experience, deeply rooted in servant leadership, we thrive on solving client challenges and delivering projects and solutions that consistently exceed expectations.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a proactive, strategic, and hands-on Director of Marketing to lead and execute the firm’s marketing efforts. This role is pivotal in driving the success of our pursuits—particularly through the development of compelling RFQ/RFP responses and preparation for oral presentations. The Director will ensure that our strategy is fully realized across all marketing touchpoints and will play a key role in helping SPS+ win work.
While the Managing Partner will continue to lead overall strategy, this role is designed to take ownership of its execution—streamlining marketing processes, supporting business development efforts, and managing the Marketing and Proposal Coordinator.
ELEVATE YOUR CAREER WITH EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS:
- 100% Employer-paid Medical and Dental Insurance
- Telehealth
- Optional Employee-paid Vision Insurance
- HSA Employer Contribution
- 401(K) Matching
- Competitive PTO
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Enjoy a balanced workweek with 9-hour workdays, plus a half-day on Fridays
- Optional in-office work on Friday afternoons (dogs welcome!)
- Hybrid (office/remote) Workplace
- Performance Bonuses
Requirements
THE HEART OF YOUR ROLE: RESPONSIBILITIES
RFQ/RFP & Interview Leadership (#1 Priority)
Lead the end-to-end proposal process, ensuring strategic, competitive, and high-quality submissions.
Collaborate with technical teams to develop engaging presentation materials and interview strategies.
Own the preparation for oral presentations, ensuring alignment with client expectations and firm messaging.
Develop templates, best practices, and repeatable processes for proposal and interview preparation.
Serve as the primary driver of pursuit strategy execution, ensuring consistency and excellence in all client-facing materials.
Marketing Strategy & Branding
Develop and implement marketing strategies to elevate brand awareness and industry positioning.
Maintain and evolve SPS+ brand identity across digital, print, and event platforms.
Oversee website content, digital marketing, social media, and collateral to ensure consistency and impact.
Business Development Support
Partner with BD professionals to identify opportunities, market trends, and client engagement strategies.
Support conference planning, client presentations, and event preparation.
Maintain and manage the CRM and marketing database to track opportunities, leads, and client interactions.
Events & Industry Engagement
Plan and coordinate industry conferences, sponsorships, and networking events.
Develop and manage conference materials, booth design, and marketing collateral.
Assist with internal company events that reflect SPS+’s culture and branding.
Marketing Operations & Administration
Oversee the firm’s marketing/BD calendar, budgets, and project deadlines.
Manage marketing assets, including swag, promotional items, and digital media.
Ensure marketing processes are streamlined, repeatable, and efficient.
TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of experience in marketing within professional services (AEC industry preferred).
Strong expertise in proposal writing, RFQ/RFP responses, and marketing strategy.
Excellent graphic design and content creation skills (Adobe Creative Suite preferred).
Experience managing websites, social media, and CRM systems.
Highly organized, proactive, and capable of working independently while keeping leadership informed.
Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, with experience managing direct reports.
