Proposal Strategist - Environmental Services (Kansas City)

Description

• Develop and initiate proposal management plan, draft storyboards, develop proposal and win strategy, and delegate proposal team assignments.
• Continuously explore and incorporate emerging technologies to improve proposal efficiency, accuracy, and market responsiveness.
• Lead proposal layout in Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign.
• Support teams with conferences and trade shows. Procure booth, book sponsorships, prepare presentation materials and thought leadership. May occasionally support booth setup and preparation.
• Translate data into graphics and visualscreating engaging, visually appealing content.
• Write proposal sales language including win themes, cover letters, executive summaries, project descriptions and resumes.
• Assist with the submittal for industry awards (ACEC; ENR) local trade or national trade publications.
• Support the development and inclusion of metrics; including change orders, safety, budget, schedule, diversity goals, and community involvement activities.
• Perform post-submittal activities including short-list interviews and debrief meetings.
• Lead proposal team meetings, including go/no-go decisions and proposal kickoff meeting, and drive team collaboration to inform proposal direction.
• Lead color team reviews and adjust marketing materials in response to review and requests.
• Develop proposal or qualifications content and utilize AI-based tools for drafting, editing, and enhancing proposal content, incorporating company standards and client-specific customizations.
• Manage proposal schedule and package completed documents.

Requirements

• Proficiency with Adobe InDesign strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• APMP certification, or equivalent, preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, business administration, or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite required.
• Experience utilizing AI-based technology and tools for proposal development is highly preferred, with a demonstrated ability to adapt and integrate new technologies to enhance proposal impact and streamline processes.
• Minimum 4 years in marketing, business development, or sales with a professional services firm.  Experience at an A/E firm preferred.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance