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Proposal Director
Genesis Aec
Genesis AEC provides comprehensive engineering and construction solutions across multiple sectors.
Leads proposal development, branding, and content strategy for life sciences AEC firm.
Serve as the chief content steward for pursuit-related materials, overseeing the creation, updating, and maintenance of items such as project descriptions, team resumes, firm qualification (quals) packages, project profiles, and presentations.
Enhances the aesthetic appeal of competitive bids with cohesive, consistent branding, new templates, infographics, imagery, and overall graphics.
Act as a key champion for CRM adoption within the Marketing/BD function, providing input on system configuration and assisting in the training and guidance of team members.
Provide input into overall BD strategy by analyzing pursuit data and market trends, helping to refine target client profiles and service line positioning.
Refine the current proposal process, focused on addressing gaps, driving efficiencies, streamlining functionality, ensuring continuous improvement, and mapping to CRM system adoption as needed.
Ensure all project, client, and team expertise/skills necessary for proposals are accurately logged and maintained on the network and within the CRM system, as appropriate.
Lead the comprehensive proposal development lifecycle (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, qualifications, and shortlisted presentations), including managing schedules, ensuring compliance, and overseeing all review cycles.
Conduct post-submission and post-award lessons-learned sessions to continuously refine the proposal process and improve the firm's win rate for competitive bids.
Collaborate with Business Development and firm leadership to define and strategically utilize "Go/No-Go" decisions and develop strategic Win Themes and differentiators for each competitively bid pursuit.
Collaborate with the Marketing Director with ad-hoc support for broader firm marketing initiatives, including key client events, awards submissions, and providing content/aesthetic input for website development.
Direct and manage external third-party agencies or graphic design resources, as needed, to deliver brand-compliant proposal graphics and marketing assets.
Partner closely with the Marketing Director to ensure strategic messaging and boilerplate language are consistent across all proposals and firmwide external communications.
Lead the final writing, editing, and proofreading of all submission components to ensure clarity, persuasiveness, and technical accuracy.
Direct the final production and submission of competitive bids, guaranteeing timely delivery and adherence to all client requirements.
Mentor and train technical staff and any ancillary personnel on effective proposal writing and firmwide pursuit processes.
Working with the Marketing Director, lead brand identity/audit/revitalization efforts; ensure brand aesthetic and graphic consistency in all submitted documents and deliverables at Genesis; and work diligently to ensure new brand aesthetic’s adoption across the organization.
Design and implement best-practice proposal processes and governance (e.g., file structure, content categorization, version control) to enhance team efficiency and pursue quality.
Supervises employees and/or assignments in accordance with company culture and policies
What you bring
life sciences
bachelor's
adobe indesign
microsoft powerpoint
10+ years
a/e/c
A/E/C industry experience, Life Sciences experience, a strong plus
Ability to inspire teams to meet internal deadlines
Track record of success creating content for complex solicitations, both small and large (above $20M)
Bachelor’s degree in marketing or equivalent experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, InDesign, and Office 365 experience preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Advanced graphics, document layout, writing, editing, and quality assurance skills
Positive attitude, even when under pressure
Confidence and experience leading pursuit brainstorming sessions and marketing meetings
Advanced at designing and executing complex marketing initiatives and strategic campaigns
Collaborative and productive work style
10+ years of experience in a professional services marketing role with emphasis on developing proposals and pursuit strategy
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft PowerPoint, applying expertise to the high-quality layout and production of pursuit-related and marketing deliverables.
Flexible and willing to assist with multiple tasks
Benefits
Flexible opportunities to grow your career
Competitive 401 (k) match program
Thought leadership opportunities, including a $1,000 award for presenting or publishing your technical expertise!
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Rx insurance plans, with two-thirds of your premiums and deductible paid!
A 5% salary increase for earning your professional license!
Competitive company-paid training opportunities
We offer schedule flexibility, including 9-hour days Monday-Thursday and 4-hour Fridays, all year long; daily hours that work with your commuting or personal obligations; and a hybrid schedule.
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