At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone.
Our depth of expertise spans disciplines—from aviation and transportation to education, hospitality, retail, technology and more. At our core we embody an entrepreneurial spirit, always looking ahead for new ways to innovate and add to our clients' success. We share the belief that design has the power to transform organizations and change lives; whether we’re refreshing a retailer’s brand, planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building.
Our work reflects an enduring commitment to sustainability, and we believe that a diversity of voices and cultures is one of the most powerful strategic tools for securing lasting competitive advantage.
As the world’s largest design firm, Gensler has a unique obligation and opportunity to focus on sustainability in the built environment. We deepened our commitment to combat the impact on climate change in the built environment when we launched Gensler Cities Climate Challenge (GC3) in 2019. This is our pledge to meet an ambitious goal: the elimination of all greenhouse gases from our work by 2030.
Your Role
Gensler Bangalore office is seeking a creative, collaborative, experienced professional to join our office as a Marketing Manager. The role will be a vital member of the office, working directly with the leadership in Bangalore office and Regional Marketing Director as a key source of knowledge and leadership for the marketing team in Bangalore.
The ideal candidate will bring a superior strategic outlook and “make it happen” leadership skills, along with impeccable organization and project management. The marketing manager will lead a talented team of marketing coordinators and specialists, working together to produce materials in support Gensler’s business development efforts, including writing and designing proposals, presentations, and other collateral.
Our ideal candidate is a thoughtful mentor, able to train team members in best practices while also inspiring them to be proactive in their own professional development. The marketing manager will also work closely with the regional marketing and PR leadership and will join a tight-knit regional marketing group. Marketers at Gensler also enjoy a robust global network of over 200 marketers and communicators who collaborate daily on strategies and tactics for winning new work.
The marketing manager will also lead the department logistics, including staffing, knowledge management, opportunity tracking and reporting, and CRM efforts. The marketing manager communicates the marketing department’s efforts to office and regional leadership and ensures both project data and client relationship information is tracked and reported appropriately, while overseeing and controlling the quality of marketing collateral.
What You Will Do
The marketing manager is responsible for project-level success of office marketing, communication & PR efforts and supporting FW and Regional marketing projects and initiatives:
Clear and constant communication with Business Development (BD) leaders, weekly BD meeting/reporting (via salesforce) with senior staff
Knows firm portfolio in detail, understands practice area capabilities, actively seeks out firm's best practices for use in office PA efforts
Conducts internal and external research on new opportunities, prospective clients and practice areas.
Leads strategy meetings with BD champions
Creates pitch strategy/budget with BD champion including research, network mapping, tasks/milestones, reviews and delivers pitch strategy throughout process
Researches targets, internal relationships, company history, market position; ensures client or 3rd party Q&A and site visits
Concept/write/design new material as needed to support marketing programs
Manages daily workload/staffing for marketing team
Support regional marketing initiatives as part of the senior members of the marketing team in APME
Be the point person and responsible for Bangalore for Firmwide related projects (permissions, publications, submissions, etc.)
Seeks out and implements process and content improvements
Coaches peers on new ideas
Mentors and trains junior team members in best practices while also inspiring them to be proactive in their own professional development
Maintains consistency of marketing deliverables, alignment with firm brand program, participates in design reviews with FW and regional marketing team
Maintains resources & information systems: ordering materials, updating project documentation, resumes, image libraries, support award submissions
Oversees local PR & communications efforts including: media, events, sponsorships, and photography
Leads local internal communications as relevant
Other responsibilities as assigned
Your Qualifications
10 to 15 years of professional experience in a marketing role, preferably for an architecture, design, engineering, construction, or industry-related firm
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Graphic Design, or adjacent field
Strong graphic design sensibility and written/verbal communication skills
Experience managing significant marketing projects independently, working closely with senior staff and leadership on marketing initiatives
Experience managing a team – hiring, training, mentorship, and leading talent
Experience strategically partnering and supporting senior staff on business-critical projects
Self-motivator with strong organizational and intra-personal skills; a great collaborator
Fluent in InDesign and Microsoft Office. Familiarity with other Adobe Creative Suite software, and Salesforce is a plus.
Life at Gensler
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 research grants 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.
