Marketing Specialist- Proposal Writer
Yates Construction · United States · 1 wk ago
RemoteRemoteMarketingFull-time
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Marketing Specialist with strong communication skills to support our work acquisition efforts by managing the end-to-end proposal process.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, development, and submission of RFPs, RFQs, and other proposal responses in collaboration with marketing, estimating, and operations teams.
- Cook up internal proposal kickoff meetings and manage schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
- Write, edit, and format proposal content including executive summaries, project descriptions, team bios, and other narrative sections.
- Customize marketing collateral to reflect client-specific requirements and win themes.
- Maintain and update a content library of standard company materials, including project sheets, resumes, and standard technical content.
- Utilize InDesign and other design tools to ensure proposals are visually engaging and aligned with brand standards.
- Aid with presentations, interview prep materials, and other marketing support as needed.
- Monitor proposal results and support post-submission debriefs to improve future responses.
Qualifications
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field; 3–5 years of experience in marketing or proposal coordination (AEC industry preferred); Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills; Strong organizational and project management abilities; Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- PREFERRED: Experience with CRM and proposal management tools; Knowledge of the construction industry, terminology, and procurement processes.
Key Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Clear communicator and collaborative team player
- Strategic thinker with a client-focused mindset