We are Porter, a progressive venture from the One Workplace family headquartered in Seattle, Washington. We’re here to create thoughtful human-centered spaces that foster meaningful relationships through collaborative design so that employees can work their best. We’ve worked with leading global and local companies to transform and design spaces to promote productivity and creativity. We are driven by radical hospitality, the act of going beyond what is required to add sincerity and integrity to all our work.
Porter is committed to the development of empathetic leaders, diversification of talent and increased representation at every level of our business. We believe in cultivating a culture of inclusion and are dedicated to building and retaining teams through removing unnecessary barriers to employment and providing opportunities for career growth. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.
Compensation range $85,000 - $95,000/year
Porter Benefits
- 15 days of PTO
- 8 Paid holidays
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Profit Sharing
- 401k + Employer Match
- Wellness App with reimbursement of up to $500/year
- Porter Team bonus
Position Overview
We are seeking a Marketing Specialist to own the production of sales and marketing materials. The Marketing Specialist will collaborate with senior leadership in sales, marketing, and operations to write, design, and produce proposals, presentations, and other collateral used to help us secure business and tell our story.
The ideal candidate will have experience producing sales and marketing collateral for a design firm, furniture dealership, or professional services firm, with competence in copywriting, strategy, and graphic design.
Essential Functions
- Proposal Development Lead the end-to-end process of developing proposals, from initial outline to final production. This includes crafting content, ensuring alignment with client needs, and adhering to brand voice.
- Content Creation Write, edit, and refine copy for proposals, presentations, blog posts, case studies, newsletters, and other marketing materials to effectively communicate Porter’s value proposition and competitive differentiators.
- Asset Management Gather and organize assets such as images, project descriptions, team bios, and case studies, maintaining a library of resources for proposal and marketing use.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with sales, marketing, and operations to collect insights, tailor materials to each opportunity, and coordinate inputs from various departments.
- Brand Consistency Using and developing approved templates, ensure that all proposals, presentations, \ and other collateral align with brand guidelines and maintain a consistent tone, style, and visual identity.
- Project Management Oversee the timeline and workflow for proposal production, coordinating with contributors to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Quality Control Review materials for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with client requirements, as well as for grammar, punctuation, and style.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Writing and Editing Skills Strong copywriting and editing skills with the ability to adapt messaging for various audiences and objectives.
- Design Competency Proficiency in graphic design tools such as Figma, as well as presentation software like PowerPoint. Basic understanding of layout principles, typography, and visual hierarchy.
- Project Management Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet tight deadlines.
- Collaboration Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience collaborating with sales, marketing, and leadership teams to achieve goals.
- Strategic Mindset Understanding of business development and marketing strategy, with the ability to shape proposals to align with broader business objectives.
- Attention to Detail High level of accuracy and attention to detail, especially in reviewing content and design for quality and consistency.
- Adaptability Ability to work under pressure, handle changing priorities, and pivot as needed to meet business development needs.
- Research Skills Ability to perform market and client research to provide strategic insights for proposals and tailor content to client-specific needs.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years of experience in proposal writing, marketing, or sales enablement within a design, architecture, or professional services environment
