Senior Marketing and Business Development Manager at GeoEngineers, Inc.

Description

The Senior Marketing and Business Development Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s market presence and driving strategic growth. This leader oversees business development and marketing initiatives across assigned market segments and regions, aligning efforts with the company’s multi-year Strategic Plan and annual business plans. The Senior Manager collaborates closely with executives, technical leaders, and the marketing team to develop effective client engagement strategies, guide high-priority pursuits, and mentor marketing professionals. Additionally, this role builds strong external relationships and ensures marketing and business development efforts are aligned with the organization’s long-term goals.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with marketing team, executive leadership, discipline leaders and other key stakeholders to define and execute the organization’s business development and marketing strategy for assigned market segment(s).
• Identifies and vets new project opportunities in collaboration with marketing and technical team leaders in assigned market segments and geographic regions.
• Trains, motivates, and mentors marketing colleagues to execute business-development goals and outreach strategies.
• Provides strategic leadership for and review of high-priority and competitive proposal efforts, offering guidance to marketing colleagues and ensuring compelling and competitive submissions.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with key clients, teaming partners, and agencies to gather intelligence and identify future project opportunities.
• Plans and executes marketing and business development initiatives that drive revenue growth, strengthen client experience, and increase brand recognition.
• Leads market research (government and industry trends, policy shifts, and funding) and competitive analysis efforts to identify specific opportunities. 
• Identifies opportunities for technical staff to build and strengthen client relationships, including participation in industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Represents the firm as a leader in the profession by participating and assuming leadership responsibilities in community, industry and client-driven events and organizations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business administration, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in marketing, business development, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performance, results-driven teams and manage complex, multi-location initiatives.
• Proven success in developing and executing growth strategies that deliver measurable results.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications and marketing software; experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) preferred.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong business acumen, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance long-term strategic vision with day-to-day execution.
• High level of professional integrity, accountability, and the ability to navigate complex challenges effectively.
• Current knowledge of industry trends and best practices, with the ability to adapt strategies in response to evolving market conditions.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Normal office environment with moderate noise levels, occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs., prolonged sitting and regular walking, bending, standing and reaching.
• Ability to perform consistent work on a PC with prolonged view of a monitor/screen.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%, as needed.

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position, located inSan Diego, CA, is   $109,800 – $168,200 annualluy.  Compensation offered will be based on a variety of individual factors, including education and experience, as well as internal equity. GeoEngineers’ salary ranges are reviewed and updated each year and employees are eligible for pay increases based on individual performance. As part of our competitive total rewards package, employees in this role may also be eligible for our annual year-end bonus offering, subject to program eligibility requirements.

At GeoEngineers, investing in our people is a top priority. In addition to competitive and equitable pay, we are proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including healthcare (with travel benefit for care not locally available), 401(k) with company match, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation and sick time and paid holidays, among others. View our full listing of benefits here.

Our Commitment to Belonging at GeoEngineers

When people feel they can bring their whole selves to work, that they have a voice and are supported and respected, it creates trust and a feeling of belonging— employees then flourish, grow their careers, and do the best work of their lives. A culture of belonging allows our employees to thrive and our company to prosper. This is a journey, and we are committed to doing the work, learning and evolving as we go.

GeoEngineers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

GeoEngineers is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or by phone at (425) 861-6000. We will then make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

We welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for openings on our team. We would love for you to join us!

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