Marketing & Proposal Manager

The Weitz Company•West Palm Beach, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Weitz Company is hiring a Marketing & Proposal Manager for its Florida business unit in West Palm Beach, Florida. This role is the subject matter expert for marketing processes and systems and collaborates with others to develop proposals, marketing materials, communications, and presentations. The manager provides oversight and strategy to align marketing efforts with the company’s strategic initiatives. The role leads Florida business-unit marketing strategy, supports business development and project pursuits, oversees proposals and marketing campaigns, manages the marketing budget, and serves as a champion of brand standards. It also manages local public relations and communications, supports internal and external events and industry conferences, maintains CRM data and reporting, and leads, develops, and mentors team members.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in marketing, public relations, communications, and/or proposal management.
A degree in marketing or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Excellent business acumen.
Ability to build relationships and trust with others.
Strong business writing and proofreading skills.
Leadership and mentoring skills, with a focus on supporting and developing teams.
Self-starter with a strong work ethic.
Creative and collaborative approach.
Ability to prioritize and balance tasks with competing deadlines.
Organized and detail-oriented.
Commitment to producing high-quality work.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Comfort leading meetings and presenting to groups.
High level of confidentiality.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Proficiency in Adobe InDesign.
Ability to learn job-related software after hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience working for a construction company or in a similar industry is highly preferred.
Experience with Canva, Illustrator, Photoshop, and other design programs.

Responsibilities

Lead marketing strategy for the Florida business unit and ensure internal and external marketing design and messaging align with company brand standards and strategic direction.
Partner with the Business Development team to manage proposal preparation and support project pursuit organization.
Write, design, and research proposals and presentations, including narratives, materials, graphics, and charts for technical and price proposals in response to RFPs.
Lead proposal development meetings to discuss status and opportunities for improvement.
Manage marketing campaigns and initiatives with Business Development and project team members.
Serve as a subject matter expert and share marketing and proposal best practices.
Propose and manage the marketing budget.
Identify improvements and lean initiatives.
Champion brand standards by supporting jobsite branding and marketing materials and providing direction on brand effectiveness and growth areas.
Ensure the CRM system is current, identify system or process improvements, and produce reports to support business development efforts.
Manage local public relations and communications, including blog posts, press releases, and media responses, seeking support from Business Development or Marketing management when needed.
Manage and support annual planning for internal and external events and industry conferences.
Lead, develop, and mentor team members.