Marketing Manager (Proposal/RFQ/RFP – NOT social media/SEO)

Marketing Manager with proposal management experience for the AEC industry, based in Sacramento, CA, offering hybrid work options and an hourly rate of USD 36 - 48. The role reports to the Chief Development Officer and Director of Marketing Operations and centers on managing proposals, interview presentations, and collateral development for firmwide projects.

Responsibilities

You will collaborate within a firmwide marketing team to support multidisciplinary technical groups in proposal development and production, interview presentations, and collateral materials for firmwide projects. Responsibilities vary by engagement, with opportunities to support peers or to lead tasks.

• Manage the timely production and delivery of high quality proposals, interview presentations, and other rapid-turnaround efforts.
• Participate in and assist with proposal strategy and interview support.
• Assist in the ongoing upgrade and update of proposal materials (resumes, project descriptions, proposal boilerplate text, etc.).
• Participate actively in team meetings to share best practices and improvements.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in marketing/communications, business, graphic design or in an A/E/C field.
• A Master’s degree in any field is a plus.
• Relevant experience producing proposals and qualifications packages in the professional services/consulting industry is required.
• Experience in business development and/or supporting projects in the urban planning, architecture, engineering, communications and/or design/construction industries is a plus.
• You can produce high-quality work products and have strong quality control/assurance and proof-reading skills.
• Excellent skills in written and verbal communication for internal team communication as well as external client and subconsultant communication and work products.
• Ability to participate collaboratively in small and large group discussions.
• You have a professional demeanor, positive attitude, and a sense of urgency and responsibility/dedication to ensure tasks are carried out to completion and in a timely manner.
• You are collaborative and willing to pitch in to help others, but you can also work independently to complete tasks.
• You are an active listener and can work with different personalities and professional styles.
• You are a proactive, organized and flexible teammate who can adapt to resolve problems and can work under deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Software proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience in Google Suite and Deltek Vision is a plus.

TECHNOLOGIES

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Google Suite
• Deltek Vision

BENEFITS

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

APPLICATION QUESTION(S)

Do you have experience producing responses to Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals at an architecture, engineering, construction, planning, or design firm?