Marketing Proposal Manager

STV is seeking a Marketing Proposal Manager to join our Transportation group. This position is designated as hybrid (4 days week/in office) and will be located in our Chicago, IL or NYC office.This is an opportunity for anyone seeking a rewarding position leading and collaborating with pursuit teams. STV’s diverse markets offer a seasoned professional the opportunity to grow and collaborate on exciting projects throughout the northeastern U.S. and beyond.Responsibilities:Proposal & Marketing Deliverable Development - Manage and lead the development of clean, compliant, and compelling responses to solicitations from a variety of public and private clients and prospective clients, including:o Manage and coordinate efforts of the marketing team, including graphic designers and junior marketing staff, throughout the proposal development processo Analyze solicitations and develop schedule, comprehensive outline, and compliance matrix for all responses to solicitationso Collaborate with the pursuit and project teams to identify sales themes and integrate those themes in an impactful manner into responses to solicitationso Work with pursuit and project teams to record and communicate responsibility for content developmento Work with internal pursuit teams to develop requests for information (RFIs) for distribution to team partners, and coordinate with teaming partners as they prepare and respond with their materialso Tailor and/or develop creative, compelling non-technical narrativeso Facilitate color review meetings that solicit meaningful input, including:· Schedule color reviews with the pursuit and proposal team, and implement changes on all submission elements· Ensure compliance with all solicitation requirements· Ensure compliance with STV’s brand and style guidelinesInterview Preparation - Manage and lead the development of clean, compliant, and compelling interviews with a variety of public and private clients and prospective clients, including:o Draft storylines and storyboardso Coordinate with graphic designers to develop visually compelling final presentationso Coordinate with the presentation team, including those participating from STV’s partners to schedule and facilitate planning sessions and rehearsalso Manage and support participants with content refinement and adherence to prescribed time limitso Manage, facilitate, support, and provide coachingo Manage, facilitate, support, and provide Q&A practiceGeneral Marketing Support - Support the development of project descriptions and resumes for inclusion in the firm’s database as well as periodic maintenance of these and other marketing-related documentsPeople ManagementModel professionalism for junior staff, including serving as an informal (if not formal) mentorWork collaboratively with peers and managers to communicate needs and champion more junior staff developmentBuild trusted, collaborative relationships with technical professionals at all levels of the organizationMarketing Managemento Participate in the client strategic planning process with client managers, business development staff, and others to evolve long-term strategic relationships with our current and future clients as well as insights into their goals and objectiveso Initiate and participate in client debriefs to integrate lessons learned in future submittalsQualifications:Creative, self-motivated professional who wants to grow and thrive in a collaborative environmentCommitted to delivering compelling, high-quality, visually engaging marketing deliverablesHighly organized and detail-oriented, with strong time management and research skillsExcellent writing and grammatical skills and ability to adapt to an industry-specific style guideAbility to manage concurrent assignments under strict deadlines and willingness to work overtime when necessaryClient-focused, with a strong work ethicRequirements:Bachelor's degree, preferably in marketing, communications, English, journalism, or a related area of studyProficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and Adobe InDesignMinimum 7 years of proposal management experience, including experience with the development of proposals, from inception to submission; design-builds a plusExperience in marketing in the architecture/engineering/construction management industry is requiredExperience in the Chicago or Midwest transportation and infrastructure market is highly desiredApplication Requirement:Resumes must be accompanied by a cover letter demonstrating what makes you qualified for this position. Your cover letter will be evaluated as a sample of your writing ability and creativity. #LI-AW1 #HYBRIDCompensation Range:$116,930.89 - $133,635.31STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays • Back-Up Dependent Care • Parental Leave • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society MembershipsSTV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.SummaryLocation: Chicago, Illinois; Empire State Building, New York, New YorkType: Full time