Marketing & Business Development Manager (Entry-Level)

Marketing & Business Development Manager Location: Bridgewater, Massachusetts Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: 40 Hours per Week, Monday–Friday, In-Person Salary Range: $60,000–$70,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications Travel: Occasional local travel for business purposes Position Summary Coneco Engineers & Scientists, Inc. is seeking a creative, organized, and motivated Marketing & Business Development Manager to support and grow the company's marketing, proposal development, communications, and business development efforts. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional or recent college graduate who is looking to build a career in marketing and business development while gaining hands-on experience across multiple areas of a growing professional services company. While previous experience is welcomed, we are open to entry-level candidates and recent college graduates and encourage them to apply. We are willing to train the right person who demonstrates strong communication skills, creativity, initiative, organization, and a genuine willingness to learn and grow with Coneco. The Marketing & Business Development Manager will help strengthen Coneco's market presence, coordinate proposals and qualification packages, manage social media and marketing initiatives, support company-wide communications and mailings, and provide general administrative support when needed. As part of a small and collaborative organization, this is a hands-on role. The successful candidate should be comfortable "wearing many hats," learning new responsibilities, working across departments, and stepping in where needed to help the team succeed. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Marketing, Branding & Social Media Help develop and maintain Coneco's overall marketing presence and brandManage and grow the company's professional social media presence, including planning, creating, scheduling, and publishing contentDevelop content highlighting company projects, services, employees, recruiting efforts, community involvement, industry news, and company milestonesMaintain consistent company branding across digital and printed materialsCreate and update brochures, presentations, advertisements, project sheets, employee profiles, and other marketing materialsAssist with maintaining and updating company website contentCoordinate project photographs, employee features, company news, and other content for marketing purposesIdentify creative opportunities to increase Coneco's visibility within the industries and communities we serveMonitor basic social media and marketing performance and recommend new ideas and opportunities Proposals & Business Development Coordinate the preparation and submission of proposals, Statements of Qualifications (SOQs), qualification packages, and other business development materialsWork with company leadership, project managers, technical staff, and administrative personnel to gather information needed for proposalsDraft, edit, proofread, format, and assemble professional proposal materialsMaintain proposal templates, project descriptions, employee resumes, qualifications, and other reusable contentTrack proposal opportunities, deadlines, submissions, and outcomesAssist with client outreach and other business development initiativesResearch potential clients, markets, opportunities, and industry trendsAssist with preparing presentations and materials for client meetings, interviews, and business development activities Company Communications & Mailings Coordinate company mailings and communications supporting departments throughout ConecoPrepare letters, mailing lists, labels, informational packets, announcements, and related materialsAssist departments with creating polished and professional client-facing documentsCoordinate printing, assembly, postage, and distribution of materials when necessaryMaintain organized contact and distribution listsAssist with internal company communications and announcements Administrative & Team Support Provide general administrative support to company departments and leadership as neededAssist with document preparation, formatting, scanning, filing, data entry, and electronic record organizationHelp coordinate company meetings, events, employee activities, community initiatives, and special projectsAssist with ordering marketing materials, promotional items, and related suppliesProvide backup administrative support and coverage when neededWork collaboratively with Operations, Human Resources, Accounting/Billing, project managers, technical departments, and company leadershipTake on new responsibilities and special projects as the position developsPerform other duties as assigned based on the needs of the company Qualifications We recognize that great candidates can come from a variety of educational and professional backgrounds. Recent college graduates and entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply. Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, English, Public Relations, or a related field preferred, but not required0–3 years of relevant professional experienceInternships, college projects, student organizations, freelance work, social media management, writing experience, or other relevant experience will be consideredStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsAbility to write, edit, and proofread professional contentComfortable using social media and learning to manage professional social media accountsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OutlookExperience with Canva, Adobe products, social media platforms, or other creative tools is helpful but not requiredPrevious proposal, engineering, environmental, or professional services experience is not requiredAbility and willingness to learn new technology, software, industries, and business processesValid driver's license and ability to travel locally on an occasional basis for business purposes Who We're Looking For More than a specific number of years of experience, we're looking for someone who is: A strong writer and communicatorCreative and interested in marketing, branding, and social mediaOrganized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlinesDetail-oriented and takes pride in producing high-quality workCurious and willing to ask questions and learnComfortable taking initiative while also accepting feedback and directionDependable, professional, and willing to follow through on assignmentsComfortable collaborating with employees across different departments and levels of the companyFlexible and willing to help outside of their primary responsibilities when neededExcited by the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities as their knowledge and experience grow Growth & Development Coneco is looking for someone interested in learning the business, developing new skills, taking on greater responsibility over time, and growing with the company. The person hired for this position will have the opportunity to work directly with company leadership and professionals across multiple departments while gaining hands-on experience in marketing, proposal development, business development, communications, and general business operations. We understand that an entry-level candidate may not come into the position knowing every aspect of the role. Training and guidance will be provided, and responsibilities can expand as the employee develops their skills, confidence, and understanding of Coneco's business. Compensation The anticipated salary range for this full-time position is $60,000–$70,000 annually. Actual starting compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's education, relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. Work Environment & Schedule This is a full-time, in-person position working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, at Coneco's Bridgewater, Massachusetts office. The position is primarily office-based; however, occasional local travel may be required for business purposes, including company events, meetings, marketing activities, or other business-related needs. The duties and responsibilities described above represent the general nature of the position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list. As a small and collaborative company, responsibilities may evolve based on business needs and the employee's professional growth. Powered by JazzHR 7vH78KF3Uf