Proposal/Business Development Specialist

Little Diversified Architectural Consulting•Orlando, FL

3d•Remote

About The Position

At Little, we believe in the power of design to create a better future. As a nationally recognized design firm, our promise is to provide Results Beyond Architecture – results that elevate the performance of our clients, positively impact the environment, and enable individuals and communities to thrive. Join our Marketing & Business Development Team as a Proposal Specialist and you will directly support and promote our brand, mission, and reputation through powerful storytelling, pursuit strategy, and a collaborative, inclusive culture. Location: Open to any Little office location - Charlotte, NC, Charleston, SC, DC (Tysons Corner), Durham, NC, Newport Beach, CA or Orlando, FL Your Opportunity Collaborating closely with business development team colleagues and firmwide leadership, you’ll be focused on the development, production and delivery of high quality, competitive and compelling proposal responses. It’s a highly visible role in a fast-paced, challenging (and rewarding!) environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism or demonstrated equivalent.
Minimum 2 years related experience.
Ability to effectively interact with of all levels of firm leadership
Highly organized, dependable, detail oriented and thorough
Superior ability to effectively prioritize and manage competing demands to meet deadline constraints
High level of proficiency in InDesign
Exceptional editing / proofreading skills
Superior client service mentality
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Willingness to work after hours and on weekends if absolutely necessary, and sometimes on short notice, in order to meet deadlines
Strong business sense, leadership, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the A/E/C industry is preferred
graphic design experience preferred
creative writing experience a definite plus

Responsibilities

Compelling content development
Consultant Coordination
Document Layout/ Graphic Design (in InDesign)
Production schedule and management, including coordination of internal reviews
Proofing and overall quality control
Final production / printing / delivery / delivery tracking
Post-proposal debrief / follow up (internal and external)
Documentation of findings (lessons learned, best practices, reasons for not making short list, trends, etc.)
CRM data management
BD & Market Research