Hiring: Director, Strategic Marketing & Client Pursuits Company: SSOE Group Location: Austin, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:35:39 Target Skills & Keywords : LLM About the job Experience: •10+ years in B2B marketing, proposal management, or pursuit strategy — with meaningful time in AEC, engineering, construction, or professional services •5+ years leading teams, including distributed or multi-site teams Required Skills: •Pursuit strategy & proposal leadership •Direct the full SSOE proposal process, from opportunity qualification and go/no-go through submission, interview prep, and post-decision debrief •Interface directly with the C-suite, Business Unit leadership, and Business Developments part of the team to develop the SSOE business plan. •Coach pursuit teams on differentiated messaging, client-centered value propositions, and interview preparation •Establish and maintain standards, templates, and reusable content that raise quality while shortening turnaround •Support / involvement / development / delivery of board or executive level report outs or presentations •Willingness and ability to hire external consultants when necessary •Partner cross-functionally with SSOE's various Business Units to develop and execute strategic marketing plans tied to sector growth targets Qualifications: •Have 5+ years leading teams, including distributed or multi-site teams •Know the rhythm of a major pursuit: RFQ/RFP mechanics, SF330s, shortlist interviews, and the pressure that comes with a hard deadline •Write and edit exceptionally well, and can turn dense technical input into a compelling, client-focused narrative •Comfortable respectfully pushing back on a senior leadership when the strategy and messaging isn't right •Can hold strategy and execution sessions in the same day •Bring a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, business, or a related field Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!