TinyURL

Proposals & Marketing Specialist

TinyURL

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Manchester • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Coordinate all aspects of the competitive proposal preparation - from initial planning through to delivery
  • Act on and filter data related to clients; competitors; past, current, and prospective markets; and relevant corporate experience by distributing to technical and marketing leads
  • Prepare and assemble written and visual information for client presentations
  • Lead production of proposals/SOQs, including editing and graphics; prepare for digital and/or print reproduction and ensure on-time delivery
  • Identify and monitor proposal/SOQ criteria, ensure response is fully compliant and win themes are targeted
  • Maintain scheduling and tracking systems for individual pursuit and proposal elements and update technical / marketing teams on status
  • Assist in developing pursuit plans and client outreach activities ahead of RFP release
  • Identify needed content from team and consultants, integrate onto pursuit platforms (local drives, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams folders) and organise and inform pursuit teams of the organisation
  • Track pre-submittal meeting schedules and attendees, identify decision-makers, including pink-red team reviews
  • Maintain systems to extract, categorise, and retrieve information related to clients, consultants, personnel, projects, prior proposals, boilerplate, visuals, and mailing lists
  • Work with BD leaders to help manage seller-doer schedules to identify client RFP calendars
  • Manage the Branch’s procurement platform initiatives (identify platforms [e.g., BidSync], register accounts, select appropriate categories, monitor email/solicitation details, coordinate with appropriate technical staff for go/no-go bid opportunities)
  • Prepare proposal/SOQ story-boards, demonstrate writing proficiency
  • Work with technical teams to create compelling and informative content, demonstrating our position as thought leader in focus areas
  • Coordinate and support implementation of targeted marketing campaigns for the branch/region/company as needed (assist with strategy development, approach/method, help identify and/or create campaign materials such as videos, brochures, PDs, etc. and support the debrief of analytics and lead follow-up)
  • Conduct research related to competitors; past, current, and prospective markets; and relevant corporate experience
  • Coordinate getting new business opportunities and client information into CRM platform
  • Assist with graphics, writing, and proofreading
  • Coordinate and support implementation of targeted marketing campaigns for the branch/region/company as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of proposals experience in a professional services environment (e.g. engineering, architecture, construction, legal)
  • Experience with the production of technical proposals and reports
  • Working knowledge of production techniques to support proposal, presentation, or other sales and marketing activities
  • Formatting, writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail
  • Advanced computer literacy using MS applications and Desktop Publishing Software (e.g. Adobe Suite, including Acrobat, InDesign, Office Professional, Outlook)
  • Windows proficiency including, MS Professional (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and typing ability
  • Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions
  • Ability to work both collaboratively and independently to perform effectively under tight deadlines
Benefits
  • competitive pay and benefits
  • well-being programs to support you and your family
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
proposal preparationtechnical proposalswriting proficiencyeditingproofreadingproduction techniquesattention to detailschedulingtracking systemscontent integration
Soft Skills
collaborationindependencetime managementcommunicationresearchclient outreachanalytical skillsorganizational skillsleadershipproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor's degree