Area Proposal Manager

Wade Trim • Taylor, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Wade Trim's team of 20+ marketing professionals support business development for four client market segments - Water; Community Design; Industrial, Commercial, and Energy; and Transportation. We are looking for an Area Proposal Manager to join our Marketing Team to manage our southern proposal team.

Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We’ve been solving complex engineering challenges for a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.

Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm’s future through strategic planning. Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least two days a week and connects them virtually when working from home.

To solve our clients’ toughest challenges, we’ve devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients’ needs.

Wade Trim’s success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, English, or Communications
• 10+ years of related experience required
• Experience in A/E/C industry leading positioning or proposal development efforts

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Adobe InDesign, PowerPoint, Unanet, OpenAsset, and Joist AI desired

Responsibilities

• Manage pursuits and lead positioning for pursuits within our four market segments.
• Lead teams in proposal strategy development through blue, pink, red, and gold team reviews.
• Lead discussions on critical issues, team composition/organization, experience, team strengths, and discriminators.
• Lead message development and creative presentation of information.
• Support business development efforts of technical staff in client capture and pursuit planning.
• Foster use of sales process throughout the organization.
• Maintain excellent client relations.
• Maintain a safe working environment.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short and long-term disability coverage
• education reimbursement
• 401(k)
• performance bonuses
• employee stock program
• Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group
• Women at Wade Trim
• TIE
• Professional Development
• Leadership Development
• Rotation Program
• Mentor Program
• Sustainability Program
• Wellness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level