Business Development & Marketing Assistant
Position Summary
The Business Development & Marketing Assistant supports RDLR Architects’ business development and marketing efforts, with a primary focus on market intelligence, lead research and tracking, client and project research, and business development coordination. The position also provides support for firm events, social media, and other marketing initiatives.
Working closely with the Director of Marketing and RDLR’s Market Leaders, this position helps identify and organize potential opportunities, maintain accurate business development information, coordinate follow-up activities, and support the firm’s efforts to build and maintain client relationships.
Business Development & Lead Management
Research market intelligence, procurement sources, capital improvement plans, projects, clients, contacts, funding, schedules, and other information to identify and evaluate potential opportunities for RDLR.
Maintain and organize leads by market, client, status, and anticipated timeline.
Prepare lead and client information for Market Leader meetings and document decisions and next steps.
Track business development activities, responsibilities, and follow-up dates.
Enter qualified opportunities into CMAP and maintain current client, contact, and opportunity information.
Monitor priority opportunities for new developments, solicitations, awards, and selections.
Assist with coordinating client meetings and other business development activities.
Events & Marketing
Work with project teams to complete and maintain marketing data sheets and upload current project information, images, and supporting materials to the Office Wiki.
Assist with planning and coordinating firm events and logistics.
Research industry events, conferences, networking opportunities, and sponsorships relevant to RDLR’s markets.
Assist with developing and maintaining the firm’s social media content calendar.
Assist with social media, website content, awards submittals, photography coordination, promotional materials, and other marketing initiatives as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field preferred.
Strong research, organizational, and follow-through skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Experience with CRM/database systems preferred; CMAP experience is a plus.
Familiarity with social media platforms and content development.
Experience in architecture, engineering, construction, or professional services industry is preferred but not required.
Adobe Creative Cloud/InDesign experience is a plus but not required.
