Pursuit & Proposal Manager
CPL Consultants LLC•Buffalo, NY
•$95,000 - $120,000•Remote
About The Position
As Pursuit & Proposal Manager at CPL, you will be passionate about transforming opportunities into wins, thrive at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and business development, and lead our pursuit process. In this highly visible leadership role, you'll partner with Principals, practice leaders, and marketing professionals across the firm to develop compelling pursuits, strengthen proposal performance, and mentor a talented team of coordinators.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in proposal management, pursuits, or AEC marketing.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with leadership, Principals, and cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated experience crafting technical proposals and leading pursuits, driving a compelling and engaging narrative.
- Experience leading, coaching, and mentoring junior proposal team members.
- Experience working successfully in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Responsibilities
- Lead and continuously improve pursuit, proposal, and interview preparation processes across the firm.
- Partner with Principals and practice leaders to evaluate opportunities, shape go/no-go decisions, and develop winning pursuit strategies.
- Facilitate proposal kickoff and strategy sessions that set teams up for success from day one.
- Ensure proposals and presentations are delivered on time, on brand, and with exceptional quality.
- Mentor and develop Marketing Coordinators, strengthening proposal writing, quality assurance, organization, and pursuit management capabilities.
- Manage proposal workloads and team capacity to support efficient delivery and resource planning.
- Conduct proposal and interview debriefs, capturing lessons learned and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Provide leadership, coaching, performance feedback, and career development support to team members.
- Help foster a culture of collaboration, learning, accountability, and pursuit of excellence.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Single HDHP Medical plan with 100% paid premium
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- FREE Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance for you and your family
- FREE Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- PTO + Sick Time + 8 Holidays per year
- Retirement Savings Plan with contribution from CPL to grow your retirement funds
- Internal Mobility & Career Advancement
- Licensure Assistance
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Loan Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
