Toronto, Canada
Director of marketing
at Hariri Pontarini Architects
Hariri Pontarini Architects is seeking an experienced and strategic director of marketing to join its team in Toronto, Canada.
Are you an innovative leader ready to drive our marketing strategy to new heights? Step into the role of director of marketing and make an impact.
You will be reporting to the partners and leadership. This individual will develop and execute marketing strategies that align with the firm’s vision and growth. The ideal candidate will have an MBA, a background in marketing and a creative sensibility, with a proven track record in overseeing communications, business development and brand management.
This candidate will oversee the firm’s strategic marketing platform and business development initiatives, integrating business development with project-specific promotion, shaping compelling storytelling materials that effectively showcase the firm’s strengths and consistently deliver measurable results.
This candidate’s leadership will ensure a cohesive and effective approach to marketing, fostering strong relationships with clients and partners.
As the director of marketing, you will:
- develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to enhance the firm’s reputation, brand awareness and market positioning
- oversee and guide the director of communications and the manager of proposals and CRM in the development and execution of strategic communication plans, client relationship management and proposal creation
- collaborate with the founding partners to identify new business opportunities and establish marketing goals that support overall firm objectives
- develop and execute media strategies in partnership with BD teams and key opinion leaders
- supervise digital lead generation efforts, ensuring accurate tracking and follow-up
- collaborate with operations and sales teams to refine lead follow-up processes and search criteria based on feedback
- manage relationships with external marketing vendors and key partners
- assist senior management in tracking and analysing digital marketing performance and KPIs
- monitor industry trends and competitive landscape to ensure the firm remains at the forefront of Canadian architecture
- develop and maintain a strong network of industry contacts, fostering relationships with clients, partners and key stakeholders
- oversee brand management, ensuring consistency in messaging, visual identity and corporate values across all marketing and communication channels
- analyse and report on the effectiveness of marketing initiatives, using data-driven insights to inform strategic decision making
- manage marketing budgets and resources effectively, ensuring optimal ROI on marketing investments
As the director of marketing, you will need to possess the following competencies:
- creative thinking
- attention to detail
- team building
- conflict resolution
- effective communication and collaboration
- leadership
- stakeholder management
- managing, vision and purpose
- emotional intelligence
To help you in achieving your objectives, you will have:
- bachelor’s degree in marketing, MBA or a related field
- minimum 15 years of experience in marketing, with a focus on architecture or professional services industries
- proven experience in developing and executing successful marketing strategies that drive business growth
- strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and guide team members in achieving marketing objectives
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a talent for building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, partners and industry contacts
- knowledge of CRM systems, marketing automation and analytics tools
- experience managing marketing budgets and resources to maximise ROI
- strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions
- a passion for architecture and the professional services sector
Our culture and environment
At HPA, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We understand that embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity is essential to fostering an innovative, collaborative workforce. This commitment to our employees and their wellbeing is one of the driving forces behind our company’s continued success.
We are thrilled to have been awarded the prestigious “Great Place to Work” certification for 2022 and 2023 in Canada. In 2023, we were recognised as one of the “Best Workplaces” in professional services. We continue to look for opportunities to improve our work culture and optimise the experience and wellbeing of our employees.
Our studio is a beautifully designed, spacious open environment that encourages creativity, collaboration and innovation.
Our core working hours are Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm. However, we do offer a hybrid and flexible work environment.
We offer great benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee referral bonuses, professional certification dues and more.
We have annual holiday events, ski days, weekly snack afternoons, ping pong tournaments and a softball team.
Hariri Pontarini Architects complies with all standards in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Hariri Pontarini Architects welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.
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