Proposal Specialist, Luxury Markets
DLR Group · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
OTHR$55k–$75k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Proposal Specialist supports the winning of new work through proposal deliverable development that leads the A/E/C industry. This role operates within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home.
Responsibilities
- Manage individual pursuits to on-time, compliant delivery with some oversight.
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary pursuit team to write and produce content in our brand voice and style to support sector(s) project pursuits in the DLR Group brand voice and style.
- Support DLR Group’s shortlist and win rate goals with quality execution.
- Record discovered project and people information in firm database (Vision) to ensure institutional knowledge.
- Champion DLR Group as a best-in-class brand by completing comprehensive quality control checks on materials.
- Collaborate with pursuit teams to develop and maintain up-to-date library of on-brand pursuit materials including resumes, project plates, and boilerplate information to facilitate effective workflows across the team; this includes proactive content capture following submittal.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, English, or related field.
- 3-5 years of experience creating, writing, and editing proposals in a professional services environment, preferably the AEC industry.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign; proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including PowerPoint and Teams; familiarity with information gathering from a database, Deltek Vantagepoint (preferred).
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent deadlines.
- Attention to detail and an ability to craft deliverables that comply with RFP requirements while creatively expressing the DLR Group brand and differentiators.
- Critical thinker who can quickly evaluate needs and recommend responsive solutions.
- Experience leading or supporting a pursuit process to win work with / familiarity with the needs of and relevant messaging for private clients including Fortune 500 companies, major hotel brands/flags, and commercial real estate developers.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills. The suggested pay range for this position is:
Pay Range
$55,000 - $75,000 USD