Transportation Marketing Manager

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are seeking a Transportation Marketing Manager in our Toronto office. This role supports the development of our business by bringing to life the stories that display the value and impact of Arup’s people and projects, positioning the firm as the consultant of choice in the built environment. This role enables the firm to articulate how Arup delivers its unique value proposition, deep technical expertise, and focus on sustainable development.

As a senior member of our Canada geography marketing team, this role will oversee Arup’s transportation marketing activities (including Rail, Aviation, Roads & Streets, and Maritime) across Canada.

This position will work directly with Arup’s Canada geography marketing leaders and various geography business leaders to ensure seamless and efficient delivery of marketing and bidding activities in alignment with the goals of our business plan

The Canada Transport Portfolio Marketing Manager is responsible for resourcing and leading delivery of the Transport Portfolio marketing program in the Canada Geography. The activities include proposal delivery and interview prep, capture planning and prepositioning, client engagement, knowledge management, conference support, collateral development, communications, data analysis, and business planning.

The opportunity

• Proactively connect and coordinate with leaders in Arup’s Transport Portfolio to build a cohesive and consistent approach to our marketing activities, setting short-term and long-term goals
• Management of the transport marketing team in Canada (4 team members) and mentoring staff among the wider marketing team on work winning activities.
• Oversee and/or lead the preparation of competitive proposals, qualification packages, and interview presentations
• Work with our technical leaders, guide the development of client-focused win strategies for proposals and statements of qualification to successfully gain work
• Guide the development and execution of go/no-go decision-making
• Supervise and/or lead pre-interview planning and presentation rehearsal, and help develop and apply established win strategy, themes, and discriminators in presentation materials
• Coordinate and/or lead capture planning strategy sessions and assist in client and market focused research activities
• Oversee the management and maintenance of transport marketing assets, provide feedback, and actively engage in improving our marketing content, including project sheets, resumes, and other collateral
• Take ownership of new marketing content such as presentations, brochures, and project examples to support the Transport Portfolio and subsequent businesses.
• Work with our regional transport marketing teams to bring the best of our global experience to our local clients
• Maintain consistent quality, corporate identity, and graphic standards

Is this role right for you?

• Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills
• Experience and knowledge of the transport market in Canada
• 7 or more years of experience in the A/E/C industry
• Experience with large-scale prime proposals (including alternative project procurement delivery)
• Experience developing market-facing capabilities brochures and pitch decks
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with an emphasis in Business, Marketing, Communications, or Design.
• Confident, self-motivated, independent, and proactive.
• Upbeat, positive demeanour, with consistent track record to balance/respond to multiple tasks
• Experienced in the following computer applications: Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Involvement with local transport organizations and an understanding of the local market is a plus

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to join our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.

What we offer you

Benefits that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup expect for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future.

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job performed in Toronto is $120,000 to $140,000 per year. Benefits are not included in the base salary range. Summary of benefits are included in this posting with details provided to applicants at the time of interview. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Toronto will differ.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer and will consider applications from all qualified individual. Every job applicant will be treated equally, fairly and with respect regarding race, color, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, civil status, age (except as provided by law), creed/religion, political convictions, language, ethnic or national origin, disability/handicap, pardoned record of offences, social condition (marital or family status, receipt of social assistance), and any other ground protected by the applicable human rights legislation.

Arup is committed to improving accessibility for individuals with disabilities and to ensuring that all of our employees have the support and the tools they need to succeed. We have developed policies relating to human rights, accessibility and accommodation, and provide all our employees with training on these matters either during orientation and/or on an ongoing basis.

If you are contacted by Arup regarding a job opportunity and you feel you need accommodation during the application process, or have a question about our human rights and accessibility accommodation policies, please speak to Human Resources or send an email to americasbenefits@arup.com or call 646-802-3577 to let us know the nature of your request.

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