VHB is Hiring for Senior Marketing Specialist

Senior Marketing Specialist — VHB (Atlanta, GA)

VHB is hiring a Senior Marketing/Proposal Specialist to lead complex pursuits and elevate client visibility across the Client–Visibility–Pursuit (CVP) lifecycle. This hybrid role sits on the Southeast Regional Marketing Team in Atlanta and requires at least two in-office days each week. It blends proposal leadership, capture strategy, and close collaboration with technical experts to position VHB for strategic wins.

Company Overview

VHB is an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers serving transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy markets, as well as federal, state, and local governments. The firm focuses on improving mobility, enhancing communities, and contributing to economic vitality while balancing development and environmental stewardship. VHB highlights a collaborative, inclusive culture; opportunities to work on complex, transformational projects; learning and career growth; and a flexible, hybrid workplace. The company notes it is consistently rated among top AEC firms to work for across 30+ East Coast offices.

Role Summary

The Senior Marketing Specialist leads, develops, writes, and produces complex proposals with guidance from marketing leadership. You will shape pursuit strategies, craft clear win themes, coordinate visuals with designers, and partner with technical staff to deliver compliant, compelling materials. The role supports client mapping and pipeline updates, drives pre- and post-award visibility opportunities, mentors junior marketers, and helps organize and coach presentation teams.

Key Responsibilities: Clients

Participate in Client Focus Team and market meetings.
Contribute to client mapping and SWOT analysis; may facilitate annual client mapping.
Partner with CRM specialists to help update opportunities on the pursuit pipeline.
Assist with value proposition and pre-sell materials.

Key Responsibilities: Visibility

Coordinate pre- and post-award visibility opportunities with regional communications specialists for assigned pursuits.
Support client and market visibility initiatives that highlight thought leadership.

Key Responsibilities: Proposals

Lead development of complex pursuits with oversight from marketing leadership, as needed.
Facilitate pursuit SWOT analyses; identify differentiators and client perceptions of the competitive landscape.
Develop and communicate win themes; weave them throughout proposal sections and coordinate aligned visuals with designers.
Identify teaming partners or subconsultants when appropriate.
Collaborate with senior technical staff to prepare compliant, timely, well-written materials; provide QA/QC peer reviews.
Organize and coach pursuit presentations; facilitate storyboarding as needed; lead capture planning with technical teams before procurements.

Ideal Profile

4–6 years of proposal, writing, or marketing experience in the AEC industry.
BA in Marketing, English, Communications, or related discipline.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong editing ability.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, InDesign, Photoshop) preferred.
Highly detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and strong research skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Compensation And Location

This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Atlanta, GA, with an expectation of at least two days per week in the office. The expected salary range is USD $73,096–$92,434. VHB offers a flexible, hybrid workplace and emphasizes learning, development, and community responsibility. VHB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How To Apply

Apply directly through the posting on Indeed. Review the role details and submit your application via the link below:

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You can also learn more about the company on VHB’s Indeed page.

Conclusion

If you thrive at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and collaboration, this role offers the chance to shape competitive pursuits and support market visibility at a respected AEC firm. Bring your proposal leadership and communication skills to VHB’s Atlanta team and help win work that moves communities forward.

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