Proposal Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Coordination & Strategy: Lead kick-off meetings and strategy sessions, schedule tasks, track progress, and manage timelines.
• Content Development: Develop proposal outlines, content plans, and coordinate execution with pursuit teams.
• Marketing Alignment: Work with Marketing and AO leadership to ensure messaging, visuals, and project objectives align with client expectations.
• Proposal Debriefs: Conduct debriefs to identify improvements that elevate competitive edge.
• Content Delivery: Write, manage, and deliver polished, visually compelling, and persuasive proposal documents.
• Proposal Design: Collaborate with Marketing on proposal design and production for professional, timely delivery.
• Collateral Management: Maintain marketing collateral databases for accurate, high-quality content.
• Research & Analysis: Monitor industry channels, analyze pursuit requirements, assess competitive positioning, and research teaming opportunities.
• Team Coordination: Coordinate cross-functional teams, uphold architectural standards, foster continuous improvement, and support team development.
• Broad Discussions: Contribute to broader marketing and business development strategy discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in marketing communications, writing, or architecture-related content development.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in communications, marketing, media relations, brand development, or related functions—preferably within architecture, design, or real estate development.
• Strong understanding of brand and marketing strategy, with the ability to craft engaging narratives for diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with key topics and market drivers shaping today’s built environment.
• Exceptional writing and editing abilities with strong verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in visual communication, including diagrams, tables, and formatted layouts.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Technical proficiency with: Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop), Mailchimp, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, WordPress, OpenAsset, and video editing software (a plus).
• Described as a self-starter who can break down complex processes and drive projects forward.