Pursuit/Proposal Manager-Marketing

Dewberry • Raleigh, NC

21d

About The Position

Dewberry is currently seeking a Pursuit/Proposal Marketing Manager with A/E/C experience to support our mechanical, electrical, plumbing & structural (MEPS) Business Unit and can be based in one of our North Carolina (Raleigh or Charlotte) offices. This position will support our MEPS team to develop a strategy and submit a winning proposal within our state, local, and commercial markets. The ideal candidate is a dedicated, market-focused professional who understands deadline-driven work and is a self-starter who can work both independently and within a team environment. The job often entails working on multiple assignments in tandem, with overlapping schedules. Our team’s mission is to build office collaboration, leverage team members’ key skillsets, and drive strategy for our regions. This position would be backed by a team of experienced marketers, graphic designers, and communication professionals who successfully collaborate, promote individual strengths, and support each other's professional growth. Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism, Graphics or related field required.
• 10+ years’ experience personally producing proposals and managing proposal efforts in the A/E/C industry.
• Must have extensive computer software skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook & Teams).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud desktop publishing applications (InDesign & Acrobat Pro).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of database/CRM systems, specifically Deltek Vision, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work in tandem with Market Segment Leaders, Client Managers, and technical leads to determine go/no-go decisions, capture planning, pursuit win strategies, craft sales messages, assemble pursuit teams, manage the proposal process, and develop proposal responses.
• Responsible for the full life cycle of the proposal preparation process, including state and local proposals, design-build proposals, technical proposals, qualification packages, and oral presentations.
• Effective proposal management skills, including planning, organization, problem identification and resolution, and resource management skills.
• Comply with our corporate standards to present a consistent appearance/style for all presentation graphics, proposals, resumes, and collateral materials.
• Write supporting sales materials, including project descriptions, resumes, service group overviews, and executive summaries.
• Perform QA/QC checks to ensure proposals and other marketing materials are compliant, accurate and delivered in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees