Marketing Manager

Marketing Manager – Portland, Oregon

Reports To

VP of Marketing

Compensation (Pay range)

$90,000-$110,000

COMPANY BENEFITS

PTO | 401k | Medical, Dental & Vision | Life Insurance | Seven Paid Holidays | Voluntary Benefits | EAP

Other compensation bonuses are eligible. *Bonus pay based on percentage of salary, adjusted by company and individual performance.

ABOUT COCHRAN

Join Cochran, a leader in Seattle's electrical and technology industries and Washington's largest women-owned business. With a history of innovation---from lighting the Space Needle in 1962 to powering the cutting-edge Climate Pledge Arena—we are shaping the future of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. With over 1,000 employees, we thrive on a culture of excellence and diversity, continually seeking top talent to drive our success.

Our employees feel valued and love working at Cochran because our core values are:

- Embrace Honesty

- Care about each other & show it

- Trust and empower people

- Practice humility and appreciation

The quality of our people is paramount to our success.  While our standards are extremely high, we are always looking for exceptional talent and encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you want to work for a company that shapes skylines and appreciates its employees, please apply! We'd love to have you on the team.

 

We are looking for a Marketing Manager with strong project management, operational oversight, and data-driven decision-making capabilities to join our growing marketing team. This role is pivotal in collaborating across departments, managing end-to-end brand campaigns, and ensuring the seamless execution of internal and external initiatives. The Marketing Manager will lead the coordination of timelines, budgets, resources, and performance metrics, delivering successful marketing initiatives that align with business objectives.

In this role, you will be responsible for driving marketing operations through robust data analysis, using insights to inform strategic decisions and optimize project outcomes. You will oversee partnerships with external creative agencies and work closely with internal teams to ensure cohesive marketing strategies, while managing processes to enhance efficiency, communication, and performance. The ideal candidate is a data-oriented leader with a strong focus on measurable results and operational excellence.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The following are the duties associated with being a Cochran Account Executive.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Project Management: Lead the planning, execution, and tracking of marketing projects, ensuring milestones, budgets, and resources are efficiently managed.
• Operations and Process Optimization: Improve workflows and processes to drive operational efficiency and streamline project delivery.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize analytics to evaluate campaign performance, optimize resources, and identify areas for continuous improvement. Track progress against key business OKRs and KPIs.
• RFP Response: Oversee the regional marketing and project pursuit processes, ensuring timely, accurate responses and workflow optimization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with project executives, managers, and customer service teams to create integrated marketing strategies that align with broader business goals.
• Strategic Campaign Delivery: Develop, execute, and report on high-impact marketing campaigns, ensuring alignment with Cochran's values and objectives.
• Digital Marketing Expertise: Oversee digital marketing efforts, including SEO/SEM, Google Analytics, social media, and email marketing, to increase brand visibility and engagement.
• Resource and Budget Management: Effectively manage marketing resources and budgets to ensure cost-effective and impactful operations.

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.

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or equivalent experience. 5+ years in marketing project management, preferably within an agency or in-house marketing department.

Marketing Knowledge

Deep understanding of modern marketing practices, including digital strategies, content creation, and brand management.

Project Management Expertise

Proven track record in managing complex marketing projects with a focus on operations and data-driven results.

Industry Familiarity

Experience in the electrical, technology, or AEC sectors to develop relevant, impactful strategies.

Customer-Centric Focus

Experience creating marketing strategies that address the needs of both internal and external customers.

Language Ability

Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, construction drawings and specifications, engineering narrative, and/or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.  Ability to speak, read and write English fluently.

Math Ability

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software and Project Management software.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may vary.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk stand, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

To perform the job of Human Resources Manager successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

1. Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problem in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
2. Customer Service - Responds promptly and politely to customer needs. Responds to requests for service and assistance and meets commitments.  Ensures customer satisfaction with team and project outcomes.
3. Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming.  Gives and welcomes feedback.  Contributes to a positive team environment.  Approaches others in a tactful manner.  Reacts well under pressure.  Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
4. Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.  Responds well to questions.  Writes clearly and informatively.  Presents numerical data effectively.  Writes and speaks English fluently.
5. Adaptability – Adapts to changes in work environment manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
6. Dependability -  Is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.