Marketing & Proposal Specialist
Geosyntec Consultants
Develop and manage proposals and marketing materials to win profitable projects.
6 days ago ago
$70,340 - $105,510
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Oak Brook, IL
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Environmental Services
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Geotechnical Services
Risk Assessment
Water Resources
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
crm tracking
proposal management
market research
branding materials
content development
process scheduling
- Identify marketing candidates for both office and local-regional needs
- Develop scheduling and tracking systems for individual pursuit and proposal elements and be responsible for distribution & receiving input from key technical leads and decision makers;
- Draft content such as introduction, win themes, proof statements, relevant experience, project teams/organizational charts;
- Coordinate and lead all aspects of the competitive proposal preparation – from Go/No-Go strategy and initial planning through delivery and post-award, including internal and client debriefs on wins or losses;
- Under guidance from Branch technical and marketing teams, conduct targeted market research to understand preferences of target audiences, drivers/competitors/opportunities
- Track business development opportunities via Client Relationship Management system (CRM);
- Overall responsibility for proposal/SOQ criteria and compliance, oversee production, and arrange for on-time deliveries;
- Identify areas where creation/refresh of branding/marketing materials is needed such as flyers, brochures, and statements of qualifications to support targeted business development efforts;
- Assist with seller-doer training and mentoring activities related to marketing and proposals;
- Develop branded presentations with targeted messaging;
- In partnership with marketing managers/teams and subject matter experts, develop qualification, proposal, and presentation messaging and content;
- Work with Branch Managers and region leads to identify reviewers and coordinate quality control efforts for BD processes;
- Assist technical and marketing leads with research related to prior pursuit RFP/evaluation panel questions-answers as well as gather information on potential client projects;
- Identify BD leaders and help connect seller-doers across disciplines, and branches, and/or business development initiatives;
- Work with technical leads on improving targeted client relationships/tracking needs and market growth initiatives;
- Develop systems to extract, categorize, and retrieve information related to markets, clients, consultants, personnel, projects, prior proposals, boilerplate, visuals, and mailing lists;
- Oversee staff in managing routine marketing collateral (e.g., keeping key task schedules on-track, and resumes and project descriptions up to date);
- Analyze research data related to clients; competitors; past, current, and prospective markets; present findings to leadership.
- Review and hone messages/win themes within written and visual information for client presentations; identify appropriate story-boarding of proposal/quals layout;
What you bring
team lead
ms office
indesign
bachelor's
graphic design
rfq/rfp
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (preferred)
- SMPS and/or Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) memberships. ( preferred)
- Prior experience leading proposal teams. (required)
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. (required)
- Ability to author marketing materials and correspondence that is well written and organized, clearly presented, focused on the subject at hand, and furthers the Geosyntec “brand”. (required)
- A Bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, communications, or public relations with four (4) years or more progressive professional experience in engineering, architecture, or commercial construction; or eight (8) years of directly related experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the responsibilities of the position. (required)
- Ability to interview technical practitioners for marketing materials and proposals. (required)
- Familiarity with graphic design and production, desktop publishing, and presentation software. (preferred)
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret marketing, technical, and other business documents. (required)
- Working knowledge of the following Microsoft Office is required: Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Visio, Word, Teams, and SharePoint. Adobe InDesign experience is required. (required)
- Possess an understanding and/or experience of (i) the RFQ/RFP process, (ii) techniques associated with the evaluation of promotional activities, (iii) federal, state and local procurement procedures, and (iv) activities associated with the development and evaluation of marketing plans and their effectiveness. (required)
- Candidates must currently hold and maintain valid U.S. work authorization. New H-1B visa lottery and employment based green card sponsorship are not available for this position.
- Ability to create effective presentations and respond to inquiries from internal and external clients. (required)
- Ability to write in a marketing and/or journalistic manner. (required)
- Minimum Salary: $70,340 / year / Maximum Salary: $105, 510 / year (Chicago, IL, Oak Brook, IL)
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship- must already have valid u.s. work authorization.
- no h-1b visa lottery or employment‑based green card sponsorship is provided.
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Company
Overview
- Founded with a vision to solve complex environmental and engineering challenges.
- Specializes in addressing complex environmental, geotechnical, and water resource issues.
- Provides innovative solutions in areas like water management, environmental remediation, and industrial risk management.
- Has built a strong reputation in industries including infrastructure, energy, and commercial development.
- Known for working on diverse projects, from contaminated site cleanups to complex water systems.
- Focuses on developing sustainable solutions that improve the environmental and industrial landscape.
- Our mission is to help clients succeed through delivering exceptional service and best-value solutions for their endeavors involving the environment, natural resources, and infrastructure.
- Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of our culture.
- We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career here will be too.
- We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
- We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you'll work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience.
- We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment for all our employees, clients, partners, and the communities that we serve.
Top Environmental Engineering Firm
ENR Ranking
Recognized by ENR as a leading environmental engineering design firm, highlighting expertise in sustainable solutions.
- Global technical action groups collaborate across the company on environment-focused innovation.
- Offer well-being programs supporting staff, indirectly aiding sustainable practice through staff retention and focus.
- Implemented health & safety training and medical monitoring across operations to minimize ecological and human impact.
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