Gensler’s Middle East Region is seeking a creative, motivated and highly collaborative individual to join our team as a Marketing Specialist. You will support our go-to-market strategies by delivering targeted content that positions the firm to win new work. Deliverables include qualifications, proposals, presentations, thought leadership pieces, as well as event activation, awards submissions and social media content.

You will be successful because you are a skilled storyteller and can work in creative tools, including InDesign and Microsoft tools. You will be able to demonstrate strong writing skills and graphic design sensibilities and have impeccable organization and project management skills. You will join a team of like-minded content marketers with a passion and talent for telling Gensler best-of stories about the power of design.

Your Role

All Gensler marketers should be excellent communicators, proactive problem solvers and action-oriented team players at a level appropriate to their experience. They must be committed to internal client service, poised under fast-paced pressure and have a relentlessly positive, flexible, “do whatever it takes” attitude. Opportunities for career growth are based on personal initiative, growing one’s understanding of our business, and ability to directly influence the success of our marketing programs. Special opportunities may exist for those who perform at exceptional levels within practice area strategy, leveraging writing, graphic design, and strategy.

What You will Do

Working with Principals and senior staff to design, write and produce proposals, presentations and other marketing collateral in alignment with Gensler’s brand standards.Researching and identifying potential project opportunities by monitoring tender portals, client websites, and industry news.Developing bid strategies and coordinating the preparation of high-quality bid submissions.Gathering and organizing all relevant bid documentation, including architectural plans, specifications, and other project details.Coordinating and writing compelling and persuasive bid content, highlighting Gensler’s capabilities, expertise, and unique selling points.Updating and maintaining information within the firm’s database and CRM toolsParticipating in and championing strategy and planning sessionsFacilitating workshops and strategy meetings that support the firm’s positioning and visibility in the marketCoordinating business development activities, including researching incoming leads, following up and tracking their status and developing new materials to support business development activitiesCoordinating various PR activities such as internally hosted events, external speaking engagements, award submissions and media outreachUnderstanding Gensler’s evolving portfolio of work, practice areas, firm capabilities and service offeringsLiaising internally with Gensler’s regional and firmwide marketing community to bring a local perspective to global messaging and publications and adapting global content for local/regional relevance, as neededWorking with the studios to coordinate photo shoots of completed projectsWriting case stories on Gensler’s projects and bios on Gensler’s peopleAssisting with external awards submissions and public speaking content developmentAssisting with social media strategy and managementManaging other responsibilities, as assigned

Your Qualifications

5+ years of experience in a marketing position with a design or professional services firmDegree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business, Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design or related fieldExperience delivering significant marketing projects independently, coaching colleagues for presentations and working closely with Principals and other senior staff on marketing strategy and deliverablesExcellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to craft a story in a compelling manner, including creating effective presentations and marketing collateralStrong interpersonal skills – a great collaboratorExperience working directly with senior staff on business-critical projects with minimal supervisionStrong organizational skills and an ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects and deadlinesAbility to work with diverse project teams in a fast-paced work environmentA high degree of competency in InDesign is a mustProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is a plusPhotography coordination/curation and digital asset management knowledge preferredExperience working with Salesforce or other CRM tools is a plusExperience in the A/E/C or property industry is a plus; experience in an architecture or design firm is especially valuable

Life at Gensler

Gensler Asia-Pacific and Middle East is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through our Five Strategies. In partnership with our clients, we strive to create a just and equitable future for our communities and our colleagues. We celebrate our diversity and are focused on creating an inclusive workplace environment for all.

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 "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.