Marketing Specialist- Nashville

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Independently define, schedule and manage the proposal preparation process, including identifying details and staffing required.
• Organize presentation rehearsals, including actively supporting facilitators and coaches.
• Establish the electronic file structure, access, and back-up capability and procedures for all proposal materials on the team's server system and firm's intranet including Sharepoint and CRM.
• Generate custom copy for proposals and presentations, including writing/editing text, design layout, custom graphics, tailoring resumes, integrating schedules, with minimal oversight and input from the marketing manager and/or sales lead.
• Coordinate and maintain the internal flow and review of all proposal inputs and outputs.
• Supervise the daily operations of vendors.
• Works with Community Affairs Manager and Marketing Manager to set up, promote and execute pursuit-specific outreach programs.
• Create a plan for final production cycles and resources required.
• Maintain a working knowledge of government contracts, FAR and GSA.
• Develop and maintain relationships with marketing counterparts of clients, potential clients, architects and engineers.
• Monitor media sources for pertinent information relative to specific pursuits.
• Participate in local media events, civic and professional group meetings, client industry trade associations and community and industry activities to enhance the image of the company.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a 4-year degree in marketing or a related field, plus 4 years of marketing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong computer and IT skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Works well with little supervision, displays initiative, independent thinking and teamwork.
• Displays actions related to profitability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook.
• Familiar with InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Graphic Design.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is sometimes exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• May perform other duties and necessary or assigned.