Proposals Manager , Middle East

Overview

Lead proposal development and marketing activities for regional pursuits

Key Responsibilities

• proposal management
• database updates
• template creation
• presentation prep
• vendor coordination
• marketing materials

Tasks

-Work with the Proposals Leader, Business Development and Technical teams to lead specific marketing activities or other initiatives as needed -You will work on exciting, challenging and at times groundbreaking designs and projects with market-leading clients whilst having the backing of a leading international firm. -Update client and project information in the marketing project and personnel database – Cosential, including project descriptions, staff resume updates and other shared knowledge used by the proposal team -Creates proposal templates and trains operations and technical staff on the proper use of those templates and collaborate with the creative team to obtain project and stock imagery for proposal submissions -Adhere to established proposal and knowledge management templates, quality standards and Jensen Hughes Brand guidelines -Prepare business development and proposal interview presentations while supporting marketing campaign and collateral development and execution and assist in other marketing and/or business development areas as requested or assigned -Lead proposal activities for must-win pursuits organizing, producing and assembling proposal submissions including RFI’s, RFQ’s, RFP’s, SOQ’s, PQQ’s and Vendor Registrations -Coordinate strategic client vendor procurement, registration and management with various departments as needed -Contributes to building a repository of proposal materials specific to regional needs -Develop, produce and assemble marketing support materials (i.e., qualification packages, proposals)

Requirements

• indesign
• ms office
• bachelor's
• proposal management
• advanced english
• 8-10 yrs

What You Bring

-Proficiency in MS Planner is a plus, as well as proficient in Adobe, particularly InDesign -Experience managing technical authors and proposal documentation to ensure compliance with client requirements and meet submission deadlines, including deliverables checklists and proposal outlines -Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university along with 8-10 years of related experience -Able to manage multiple proposals and deadlines, by evaluating changing business and conditions, and requesting support as needed to meet deadlines -Experienced in creating marketing materials and building content for marketing brochures, proposals and qualification packages and flexible to work extended hours to accommodate deliverables -Ability to manage and execute responses to RFP’s, RFI’s, RFQ’s based on market knowledge. -Experience managing a high-volume of teaming requests and client-specific templates (most often in InDesign) -Prior experience managing proposals is required and experience with architecture, engineering or construction (AEC) firms preferred -Should be proficient in MS office suites – Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams. -Possesses a thorough understanding and ability to support marketing and business development activities within various industries and client types, as needed for the region, practice, vertical market, or service line -Experience collecting data from a variety of stakeholders and functional business areas, including project managers, contracts/legal, human resources, compliance and finance to generate proposals including executive summaries and section introductions -Strong written and verbal communication skills required and proficiency in English at an advanced level is a must, particularly in the context of writing to publishing standards with exceptional attention to detail, quality control review and proofreading skills

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Benefits

-Career advancement with an established framework is in place – clearly defining expectations and outlining opportunities for advancement.

About Jensen Hughes

-Specializing in complex challenges involving life safety, fire protection, and security across various industries. -Expertise spans high-profile projects including airports, hospitals, and major industrial complexes. -Known for deep engineering knowledge and ability to develop innovative solutions for emergency scenarios. -Work often involves designing systems to protect lives, assets, and operations from fire, explosion, and other hazards. -In the energy sector, has worked on everything from renewable energy to nuclear power, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. -Actively involved in the development of smart cities, applying cutting-edge technology to improve infrastructure resilience. -Maintains a strong presence in both public and private sectors, serving government agencies, municipalities, and large corporations. -With offices around the world, integrates local expertise with global best practices to offer tailored solutions for clients.

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