Marketing Specialist

Support pursuit efforts through proposal development and marketing campaigns Conduct market research and deliver insights that inform strategy Coordinate advertising schedules, placements, and vendor relationships Develop targeted lists and data for direct marketing campaigns and CRM tracking Create and analyze sales and marketing performance reports Design compelling proposals, presentations, and brand-aligned collateral Lead award submissions that highlight project success and innovation Facilitate proposal kickoffs, debriefs, and after-action reviews Manage marketing deliverables, including schedules, proofs, and vendor coordination Build engaging presentations, proposals, and reports using diverse media and data sources Assist with planning and graphic support for local conferences and events Maintain and enhance CRM/MSIS systems for accurate client and opportunity Manage internal communications channels, including intranet, newsletters, and social media Partner with office teams to plan culture-building events and employee engagement initiatives Develop visually compelling graphics and content using Adobe Creative Suite Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree Minimum of 5+ years of marketing experience within the AEC or environmental consulting industry Demonstrated ability to lead complex proposal efforts and effectively manage multiple, concurrent deadlines in a fast-paced environment Strong technical writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite Experience with website management and content updates (preferred) Familiarity with IDOT EPAS and prequalification processes (preferred) Experience with CRM systems, preferably Salesforce, and marketing automation tools (preferred) Knowledge of the Illinois market and regional industry landscape (preferred) Experience working with IDOT, as well as local counties and municipal agencies (preferred) Hard Skills proposal development market research sales and marketing performance analysis graphic design technical writing editing content management CRM management marketing automation Soft Skills leadership communication attention to detail time management collaboration #J-18808-Ljbffr