Proposal Specialist

The Brewer-Garrett Company•Middleburg Heights, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Brewer-Garrett (BG), a trusted leader in the facility solutions industry, has been providing engineering, design, installation, and operations and maintenance services for over six decades. BG's purpose is to offer superior excellence, reliability, and innovation that meets the needs of our clients across various industries, including educational institutions, commercial buildings, government, and healthcare facilities. BG's commitment to offering comprehensive facility solutions has led us to be recognized by the National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO) as an Accredited Energy Service Company, and also by the Federal government as one of 20 energy service companies, world-wide, to be awarded the DoE ESPC Generation 4 IDIQ contract. Our mission is to raise the benchmark in customer service for the building services and energy industry by making a substantial investment in people, programs, and technology. The proposal specialist will coordinate the development, assembly, packaging, and submission of RFQs and RFPs for potential clients in order to generate new business. This individual will be part of a team that welcomes and encourages new ideas and innovations; working closely with both executives and associates. The proposal specialist will designate assignments and will craft persuasive and accurate descriptions on how Brewer-Garrett best fits the expectations and outcomes of a potential client. This role is specialized for individuals with a keen sense of detail; excellent writing, editing, and time management skills; the ability to meet deadlines; and a willingness to learn. Additionally, this position involves the creation of content and management of BG social media platforms and various marketing/client facing materials.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in English, communications, marketing, or related field
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel, and Salesforce
Superior language and editing skills including grammar, syntax, mechanics, and diction
Experience writing proposals or prior involvement in the proposal process
Excellent communication skills (oral and written); must be able to effectively relay information to various audience groups; must be able to prepare professional written communications (emails, documents, etc.)
Excellent organization and project management skills with the ability to balance workload, prioritize, and work under tight deadlines with a positive attitude
Must be able to work independently and effectively manage own schedule with limited oversight
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to foster and maintain positive working relationships with individuals internal and external to the company and from various backgrounds
Ability to function effectively as part of a team
Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and quality-driven
Must demonstrate professionalism and tact in all interactions
Excellent computer skills; must be a proficient user of Microsoft office programs
Familiar with creating/managing social media content

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite(In-Design, Illustrator)

Responsibilities

Collaborates throughout the proposal process including the coordination of project-specific information, development of content, and meeting all essential guidelines and target dates
Prepares and manages the development and execution of responses to Sources Sought, Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), Request for Qualifications (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP), and presentations
Reviews and interprets solicitation documents
Conducts kick-off meetings with bid team members
Assembles and populates proposals (based on solicitation requirements and answers from Q&A meetings)
Utilizes templates to ensure consistency and best practice
Creates precise, well-written narratives for non-technical proposal inquiries
Enlists subject matter experts for project specific technical narratives
Creates/assists in the development of graphic/visuals
Proofreads, edits, and formats proposals
Ensures proposals are compliant
Prints, assembles, and readies proposals for overnight delivery, hand delivery, and/or electronic submission
Develops presentations and supporting materials for proposal interviews, to include interview prep, Q&A with bid team, situation practices, and providing feedback
Contributes to the upkeep of the proposal database
Maintains excellent communication skills throughout the entire proposal process
Develops and maintains written and graphic promotional material
Exhibits outstanding organizational skills and accurately populates all project-specific information in the database
Creates engaging content for social media platforms and manages the content calendar
Works exceptionally well in a team and promotes a professional environment
Performs other duties as assigned