Proposal and Business Development Associate (Rockville)

Rockville, Maryland · Full-time · In person

You are a curious, strategic, sharp-writing idea person who loves to dream up concepts, craft stories, and build pitches that win new business. You're looking for a company that will mentor you, stretch you, and put your business acumen in front of clients.

ABOUT THE ROLE

At , we focus on extraordinary client service. New client relationships matter, so our proposals are highly personalized, creative, and strategic: they start by listening to a client, understanding their needs, and answering with a concept no one else would bring, one that measurably improves their organization. You'll help shape that work from the first read of a brief to the finished pitch, built in Keynote, InDesign, HTML, new AI tools, or whatever format serves the idea best.

WHAT YOU'D DO

Dig into each client's objectives, then help develop the strategy and big creative idea that answers them. Shape the storyline and write persuasive, well-crafted copy. Design presentations and contribute to art direction and visual concepting. Research clients, audiences, and competitors, pulling many kinds of information into one sharp point of view. Manage timelines, versions, and every moving piece so nothing falls through the cracks.

WHAT YOU BRING

A desire to be part of a vibrant, in-office creative culture. A degree in marketing, communications, design, business, or something adjacent, and relevant experience. Strong writing, structural thinking, and a good eye. Solid knowledge of AI tools, plus eagerness to learn more and innovate. Experience in events or experiential marketing, and prior proposal or pitch work.

WHO YOU ARE

More than a creative: you're a strategic consultant who loves solving business problems and finding opportunities. You bring abundant ideas and the insight to know which ones will help clients succeed. A great listener who gets to the heart of what a client needs. Poised, dependable, and detail-oriented, with a strong work ethic and a can-do attitude.

WHY WE'RE IN PERSON

This role is fully in person in our Rockville studios, not remote or hybrid. We're a tech-forward agency that uses AI every day in transformational and innovative ways, but ours is a human business. Ideas come from people in a room together: the half-formed thought said out loud, the sketch on the back of a page, the question that turns into the answer. We like raw brainstorming, critical thinking, discourse, prototyping, and iteration of ideas. That's why every piece of our work carries a human signature.

COMPENSATION

Salary commensurate with experience, plus benefits.

TO APPLY

Apply on LinkedIn + Send your résumé and one piece of work you're proud of (a deck, concept, or writing sample) to View email address on apply.placed-app.com with Proposal Associate in the subject line.

ABOUT VIVA CREATIVE

VIVA Creative is a worldwide leader in experiential marketing, event production, and content creation, celebrating 25 years of connecting people through events, content, and experiences.

We are a creative group of thinkers, doers, and believers in the power of human connection. Our work brings people together and inspires audiences to think, feel, act, and share.

Headquartered near Washington, D.C., with our own cutting-edge content studios, we have produced events, content, and experiences in all 50 states and on five continents, earned more than 200 industry awards, and are a certified woman- and minority-owned business.

Come feel the heart, soul, and enthusiasm of creative people doing what they love and pursuing the highest standard. Smiles and high-fives included.

VIVA Creative is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.