Senior Proposal Coordinator

Overview Abbott Construction is seeking a talented Proposal Coordinator to help bring projects and people to life through compelling proposals and marketing materials. Excellence is part of our DNA, and we are looking for a candidate who will contribute to high-quality design and content in proposals. Fees to Post a Job Current SMPS Seattle Chapter Member (and their firm): $50 per posting for 90 days. Requires member name, member number and SMPS Seattle website login information. Non-SMPS Seattle Chapter Member: $100 per posting for 90 days. When submitting a job post, please include a wage scale or salary range for the position, in compliance with the State of Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (RCW 49.58). Please note, upon submission of a job posting, it may take up to 72 hours for verification and posting. It will be online for a maximum of 90 days. If you would like the posting removed prior to 90 days, please email Katie Berry, CPSM, Secretary. Responsibilities Promote MKTG 360o Services Actively learn about Abbott’s portfolio, services, and market needs through reading past proposals, training opportunities, discussions with peers, BD partners, etc. Provide marketing support to key initiatives through creation of deliverables focused on technical capabilities and benefits. Coordinate development of non-proposal materials such as brochures and presentations, ensuring consistency of message and adherence to established quality and brand standards across all deliverables. Apply knowledge of Abbott’s overall service offerings including strategic initiatives. Capture Planning and Proposal Development Lead and support pursuit teams to advance our positioning and deliver proposals that resonate with clients. Responsibilities include coordinating all aspects of pursuits: team coordination, messaging, formatting, proofreading, coordination with graphics and teaming partners, editing, quality reviews, compliance, brand adherence, and efficient and timely production. Contribute to content development for proposals and other collateral pieces under the direction of others. Support action planning and progress tracking. Conduct research to identify best Abbott qualifications (experience matrix, project descriptions, resumes, etc.) and competitor information. Maintain and Leverage Marketing Information Respond to requests for information and client research assistance. Help to create and maintain well-organized, accessible, up-to-date qualifications statements, project descriptions, and resumes that reflect firm strengths and client benefits. This work includes writing, researching, and editing. Proposal breakdown and unpacking: resume and project description updates to Cosential; unique or new content shared broadly through Adobe Creative Cloud or boilerplate library. Differentiators Develop proficiency creating proposals as well as other sales and marketing deliverables, under supervision or clearly defined processes. Gain a reputation for consistently high customer service. Review best practices and products and adopt ideas into BD support and proposal efforts. Seek input, identify development opportunities, and leverage resources. Understand and support compliance with Abbott’s capture planning. Progression to Higher Job Classes Possible Based On Experience gained in applied knowledge of the industry. Applied knowledge of AEC sales and marketing techniques. Increased ability to create and contribute to content of deliverables. Ability to work effectively with BD and pursuit teams. Desired Qualifications Bachelor\'s Degree (B.A.) in Marketing, Communications, Design, Business or a related field or equivalent; or equivalent combination of education and experience 3-5 years of experience in proposal and presentation planning and coordination, page layout, drafting tailored proposal content, graphics development, and editing. AEC industry experience preferred. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with emphasis on superior persuasive writing and presentation ability. Experience coaching others in interviews/presentations preferred. Highly proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud/Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.); proficient in MS Office (PowerPoint). The full salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000. This position is eligible for a target bonus. The company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program. Disclaimer Salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. EEO Statement Abbott Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr