Marketing/Proposal Specialist

Hanson Professional Services Inc.•Jacksonville, FL

5d•$33 - $55•Hybrid

About The Position

Hanson is seeking a creative and organized Marketing/Proposal Specialist with project management, writing, and page layout skills. The ideal candidate will be adept at working with a team to formulate strategic messages for pursuits and possess leadership qualities, a collaborative mindset, superior communication skills, problem-solving ability, organizational skills, and transparency. This role requires a strategic thinker committed to continuous improvement. The position can be based out of the Jacksonville, Florida office or be a remote position within the continental United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, journalism, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 3+ years of experience in the planning, preparation, and development of proposals in the A/E/C industry and qualifications packages for local, regional, national, and agency government clients, and as needed for other markets.
Ability to understand and adhere to RFQ/RFP submission requirements and deadlines.
Experience with Adobe programs including InDesign and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Intermediate to expert skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
Familiarity with proposal database software.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
Strong collaboration skills, coupled with the ability to actively listen.
Organizational conceptual thinking.
Being a positive and reliable team player.
Effective decision-making skills.
Strong project management skills.
Ability to manage, organize, and prioritize project assignments to meet competing deadlines.

Nice To Haves

AEC360 is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage Infrastructure market proposal development efforts in the engineering (Transportation/Infrastructure Markets) field.
Facilitate proposal and/or prequalification kick-off meetings, define expectations, assign responsibilities, and manage adherence to proposal schedules.
Lead the team in developing visual and written content for proposals.
Draft/edit proposal narrative, ensure adherence to brand standards, and organize proposals clearly and concisely.
Schedule and facilitate proposal review meetings.
Develop, update, and maintain market-specific content, including project information and staff experience, using internal programs including Adobe Design Suite, CRM and digital asset databases, and others as required.
Assist in developing and managing the opportunity pipeline.
Qualify potential opportunities to align with organizational goals.
Participate in post-proposal debriefs to analyze strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
Assist in developing dynamic and client-focused interview presentations.
Track and maintain government vendor and client prequalification schedules and processes for engineering services.
Facilitate team discussions to develop winning strategies at both project and market levels.
Participate in market-focused activities to support business development functions.