Marketing Specialist

Colliers Engineering & Design is hiring a Marketing Specialist in Madison, CT for an onsite role focused on proposals and business development. You will support high-priority pursuits by developing client-ready materials, improving proposal processes, and using market intelligence to strengthen go/no-go decisions and win strategies.

In this position, you will collaborate closely with technical teams and leadership, mentor teammates as needed, and help maintain accurate opportunity tracking through CRM and marketing databases.

What you’ll do

• Lead the development and execution of proposals, qualifications, SF330s, and presentations for standard and high-priority pursuits.
• Coordinate with technical teams to ensure proposal content is accurate, compelling, and aligned to client needs.
• Create and continuously improve marketing collateral, including resumes, project sheets, case studies, qualifications, pursuit graphics, and award submissions.
• Write and edit project narratives, staff bios/resumes, and cover letters tailored to client requirements, with content differentiated from competitors.
• Maintain brand consistency across all marketing and proposal materials.
• Act as a strategic resource to project teams by providing marketing expertise and guidance.
• Drive process improvements that enhance proposal quality, efficiency, and win rates.
• Conduct market intelligence research and competitive analysis to support win strategies and go/no-go decisions.
• Manage and update opportunity tracking in CRM/Unanet and maintain marketing databases as required.

What you’ll bring

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 4+ years of progressive marketing experience in the A/E/C or professional services industry.
• Preferred experience with Adobe InDesign.
• Excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts into client-focused narratives.
• Demonstrated experience contributing effectively while managing multiple projects at the same time.
• Experience with CRM or database platforms such as Unanet (or similar systems).
• A portfolio showing successful proposals or marketing campaigns.
• Professional involvement in industry organizations such as SMPS, AIA, ACEC, AGC, or ULI; CPSM designation is a plus.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capability.
• Strong understanding of marketing and business development principles, proposal workflows, and compliance requirements.
• Continuous improvement mindset and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with excellent written communication and project management skills.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Tools and technologies

• Adobe InDesign
• Microsoft Office Suite
• CRM and Unanet