Marketing Manager

SUMMARY 

Join the dynamic and innovative team at SAA, a pioneering architectural and design firm based in Southern California. Our mission is to redefine the standards of architectural excellence by merging groundbreaking innovations with deep client engagement. We are dedicated to crafting environments that enhance human experiences, driven by a commitment to efficiency, quality, and collective success.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Marketing Manager to lead our marketing initiatives and drive our brand forward. The ideal candidate is a highly capable leader who can inspire and direct a team, develop compelling campaigns, and drive high performance across both existing and new marketing channels. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, creativity, and hands-on execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and mentor the marketing team in developing and executing impactful marketing campaigns.
• Develop and implement comprehensive strategies to drive brand awareness, adoption, and engagement for SAA’s architectural and design services.
• Manage and optimize digital marketing efforts, including SEM, SEO, email marketing, and social media marketing.
• Analyze market trends and customer insights to refine marketing strategies and initiatives.
• Oversee content creation to ensure alignment with our brand voice and strategic goals.
• Monitor and report on the performance of marketing campaigns, making data-driven adjustments for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with external vendors and freelancers to enhance marketing output.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and integration of marketing efforts with business objectives.
• Manage the marketing budget for optimal spending and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain the marketing calendar to ensure timely execution of all marketing activities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES   

• Oversee members of the Marketing team.

EXPERIENCE 

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in marketing, with at least 2 years in a managerial role
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing strategies
• Strong understanding of digital marketing principles and tools
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data-driven decision making
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the architectural and design industry
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Experience with marketing automation platforms (e.g., HubSpot, Marketo)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Creative problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude

A DAY IN THE LIFE

As a Marketing Manager at SAA, you will start your day with a team meeting to review ongoing projects and set priorities. You will spend your morning developing marketing strategies, analyzing campaign performance data, and adjusting as needed. In the afternoon, you’ll collaborate with the creative team on content development, manage digital marketing campaigns, and work with cross-functional teams to align marketing efforts with business objectives. Your day may also include coordinating with external vendors and freelancers, managing the marketing budget, and preparing reports for senior leadership.

LIFE AT SAA

At our heart, we are a creative firm, and we have fun with what we do. We are a tight knit community, supporting each other in and out of the office. We understand work/life integration and encourage our employees to bring their personal experiences and passions into their roles. Innovation is the key to our success and that comes from everyone sharing ideas and exploring ways to make the industry, firm, and your job better. We also believe the best ideas come from those passionate about their company and continually look for ways to bring enjoyment into the workday. We have a full-time event planner on staff to curate these experiences both for our SAAers and our clients. 

We offer full benefits and fun employee perks including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans (including 3 no cost to the employee medical options and dependent coverage is available)
• 14 paid holidays per year
• Tiered Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 18 days/year
• 401k Plan
• Life Insurance
• Casual work attire, complimentary snacks, drinks and office events. There is also free parking at select office locations.
• Summer Flex Schedule (Half Day Fridays)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

We’re team oriented and have fun while designing amazing spaces! The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK 

This is an Exempt Full-Time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday to be discussed with direct supervisor.

TRAVEL 

This position requires up to 20% local travel. Limited travel may include attending meetings and work sessions in other SAA Offices, Client Offices, or Job Site. Mileage will be reimbursed at a predetermined market rate. Individuals must possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and have reliable transportation. Travel expenses will be reimbursed and per diem provided when appropriate.  

AAP/EEO Statement 

SAA is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered without discrimination with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other statuses protected by state, local or other applicable laws. 

OTHER DUTIES 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.