Marketing and Proposal Specialist
About The Position
Cahill Contractors is seeking an energetic and highly motivated marketing professional to join our Marketing team. The Marketing and Proposal Specialist will report to the Marketing Director. This role involves owning the RFP/RFQ process, developing and improving content, and maintaining the client relationship database to track pursuits and leads. The specialist will work closely with Cahill leadership and other internal clients as part of a high-performing marketing team, using critical thinking skills to proactively help improve marketing resources and processes. They should be open-minded and willing to give and receive feedback, thriving in a team environment while also being able to work independently and efficiently. The role also requires being a Cahill brand champion to develop content that promotes Cahill’s culture of Safety Above All Else and maintain our presence as an industry leader in Safety.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or similar field of study
- 5-7 years of architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry marketing experience
- Experience in proposal coordination
- Excellent technical writing/editing skills and the ability to distill technical narratives into creative, engaging content
- Adobe Creative Suite experience (specifically InDesign familiarity)
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet critical deadlines
- Desire to contribute as part of a winning team and actively participate in a culture of appreciation and purpose
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of CRM (Treblehook, Salesforce, or similar) preferred
- Knowledge of CMS Web/Intranet platforms (WordPress, Joomla, SharePoint) preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead the full proposal and pursuit process for RFQs, RFPs, and other qualifications-based submissions from initial review and kickoff through final production (in InDesign) and submission.
- Develop pursuit schedules, coordinate contributors, track deliverables, and ensure all requirements and deadlines are met.
- Manage content, layout, proofreading, editing and overall quality control.
- Lead team meetings and capture the proposal plan.
- Lead project interview preparations and develop presentations.
- Manage multiple proposals simultaneously, including analyzing requirements, writing original content, editing team contributions, coordinating logistics, and complying with specifications and deadlines.
- Conduct market, lead, and potential client research, as needed.
- Lead all necessary proposal close-out activities including updating CRM, asset and content library and organizing electronic filing.
- Manage and update marketing collateral including project exhibits, resumes, brochures, and presentation materials.
- Maintain CRM, asset and content library, and other databases, as needed.
- Assist in various other marketing functions (not limited to content marketing support, photo/video shoots, internal/external communication projects and events, etc.)
Benefits
- Annual discretionary performance-based bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (Cahill covers 100% of monthly premiums for employee coverage)
- Medical FSA option
- 401(k) plan with significant employer matching and annual discretionary contribution
- Financial advisors for retirement planning
- Flexible PTO package (starts with 5 days earned, accrues 3 additional weeks in the first year)
- Paid time-off for volunteering
- Wellness Program with an annual wellness stipend, free resources, and training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
