Pursuit Specialist

RS&H

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a talented AEC sales enablement professional to join our team and support our engineers and planners within the Business Development Organization. This position is open to remote and/or hybrid locations across the RS&H footprint. As a pursuit specialist, you will have the opportunity to shape the way we connect with our clients through RFQ and RFP responses with special attention to thoughtful messaging and effective storytelling. You will work closely with a highly experienced team of engineers, architects, marketers, client managers, and graphic designers who come together to understand clients and communicate our value proposition. Although dissecting RFQs and RFPs and formatting compliant responses is a critical function of this role, it’s not the only function. Our marketing specialists are an essential part of the capture process and are expected to think critically, be creative, ask questions, and share insights. Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.

Requirements

Have a bachelor's degree in marketing or a related field and 7+ years of relevant experience within AEC marketing, or an equivalent combination of education and AEC experience
Be proficient in the full Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Creative Suite software (specifically InDesign)
Have strong attention to detail and ability to manage a diverse workload with shifting priorities, take initiative, follow through, and maintain confidentiality
Possess solid verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate to and understand people in a courteous and professional manner
Possess solid analytical, decision-making, researching, and organizational capabilities

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating RFP and RFP processes for both public and private sector clients, focusing on transportation, aviation, and aerospace
Knowledge and experience with the SF 330 process
Certified professional services marketer (CPSM) and/or other industry-specific certifications
Deltek Vision (or other related database) experience is a plus
Ability to travel as needed

Responsibilities

Shape the way we connect with our clients through RFQ and RFP responses with special attention to thoughtful messaging and effective storytelling
Work closely with a highly experienced team of engineers, architects, marketers, client managers, and graphic designers to understand clients and communicate our value proposition
Dissect RFQs and RFPs and format compliant responses
Think critically, be creative, ask questions, and share insights as part of the capture process