Marketing Proposal Manager

35 North • Durham, NC

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About The Position

35 North is seeking a dynamic Marketing/Proposal Manager to join our growing construction services team. This role combines strategic pursuit development with creative marketing leadership, supporting our diverse portfolio across private and public projects – with a focus on life sciences, higher education, and healthcare markets. You'll play a critical role in winning new work while building our brand presence across digital channels. Reporting to the Director of Marketing, you'll manage the full proposal life cycle and play a strong role in our social media strategy to showcase our expertise and project successes. Must possess excellent writing skills and be able to multi‐task while efficiently managing time (and always meet deadlines).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or related field.
• Strong project management/organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High proficiency in: InDesign
• Adobe Creative Suite Photoshop, and Illustrator skills a plus
• Microsoft Office Suite
• WordPress
• Knowledge of marketing techniques and social media platforms.
• Self-motivated, independent, and proactive.
• 5+ years of comparable professional experience in Marketing, Communications, Business Development, or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience with CRM (Deltek a plus).

Nice To Haves

• Adobe Creative Suite Photoshop, and Illustrator skills a plus
• Experience with proposal development software a plus (e.g. Joist or OpenAsset/Shred AI).
• A/E/C industry marketing experience preferred.
• Experience with CRM (Deltek a plus)

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the proposal development process from receipt of RFQ/RFP requirements through delivery (hard copy, electronic portals, etc.) of submittals within defined timeframes.
• Facilitate kickoff meetings, content reviews, and ensure smooth project management throughout proposal development.
• Effectively coordinate with subject matter experts (project managers, estimators, move managers, commissioning engineers) to gather project information and develop compelling narratives that align with client/pursuit requirements.
• Maintain proposal templates, project profiles, boilerplate content, and best practices.
• Facilitate Go/No-Go decision support and assist with CRM data updates.
• Assist with updating the firmwide CRM database with employee, project, and pursuit information on an ongoing basis.
• Manage social media calendar and maintain consistent brand voice across channels.
• Monitor analytics and adjust strategies to improve engagement and reach.
• Support the quality and storage of sales enablement and marketing collateral, evaluating and updating as needed.
• Assist with company website maintenance.
• Support event and sponsorship logistics and deliverables as needed.

Benefits

• 401k with 3% employer contribution
• Cell phone allowance
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time-off and holidays

What This Job Offers

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