Proposal Specialist

Salary Range $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary/year

Level Experienced

Position Type Full Time

Job Shift Day

Education Level 2 Year Degree

Travel Percentage None

Category Marketing

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Marketing Proposal Specialist will work with A/Z’s various groups to lead the development of technical proposal content. Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the development of comprehensive responses to Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and other client-based deliverables in conjunction with Marketing and other internal departments.

• Coordinating, gathering, and assembling the individual elements of RFQ, RFP, etc. responses from team members.

• Excellent communication with internal team members and external entities in-person and via phone / email.

• Reviewing, editing, and proofing technical documentation for grammar, consistency, accuracy, readability, etc.

• Interviewing internal team members regarding past work history to support resume development.

• Maintaining an excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and related software.

• Developing and maintaining a strong knowledge of Filemaker and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Acrobat, Illustrator, and Photoshop).

• Support printing, trimming / binding, assembly of pre-qualifications, proposals, and presentations.

• Maintaining flexibility to support proposal deadlines including occasional weekend and after-hour requirements.

• Supporting various physical requirements such as lifting a minimum of 20 lbs. and motion to include sitting, lifting, squatting, bending, kneeling, and reaching.

Qualifications

The minimum requirements to support this position are listed below:

• Must have a minimum of three years consistently working in proposal development.

• Effective management of multiple ongoing assignments / deadlines.

• Willingness to take direction from multiple parties, incorporating constructive feedback throughout the proposal development process.

• Commitment to taking ownership of proposal deliverables and supporting department peers in their assignments.

• Proficient with computers specifically using Windows operating systems.

• Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Existing knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.

• Knowledge of construction industry and terminology is a plus.

• Willingness and desire to quickly become proficient with all necessary software.