Pursuits Specialist
Swinerton · Portland, OR · 1 wk ago
OTHRFull-time
About the Role
The Pursuits Specialist provides production and administrative support to the Business Development and Marketing staff in carrying out sales, marketing and business development activities.
Responsibilities
- Perform all necessary clerical duties as directed, including word-processing and use of other computer applications
- Maintain Business Development database information (Hot/Close/Lead lists)
- Maintain database of business development client contacts and references
- Maintain follow-up system for assignments and events
- Maintain and update employee qualification resumes
- Gather and compile data for pre-qualification packages
- Create interview materials including boards, PowerPoint presentations, leave-behinds
- Assist in drafting, editing, and preparing the final copy of business proposals and qualifications
- Assist in maintaining current lists
- Proof and edit proposal write-ups
- Keep schedule of Business Development activities
- Assist in creating project sheets
- Assist in hosting and coordinating marketing events (video tapings, exhibits, seminars, open houses, client parties, and community/charity events)
- Assist with materials and facilitation of "capture plan" meetings
- Accompany Business Development Managers as needed on job walks; pre-qualification meetings
- Assist in researching and qualifying leads
- Assist in development and production of mailers, promotional literature, brochures
- Write and distribute "Good News" memos as directed
- Complete other responsibilities as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma and business school training or equivalent
- Minimum two years administrative/secretarial experience
- Proficiency in the use of various computer software applications; word-processing, spreadsheets, graphics and database
- Excellent attendance and punctuality
- Reliability, dependability and flexibility
- Proficient verbal and written English language skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of construction industry desirable
- Ability to work overtime as required
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism, or related field; advanced degree or certification is a plus
- 1–3 years of marketing/RFP/RFQ experience, ideally in the Architecture/Engineering/or Construction (AEC) industry
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (primarily InDesign) and Microsoft Office Suite (primarily PowerPoint) to create visually appealing marketing materials, presentations, and proposals utilizing branded templates
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company matching
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Individual stock ownership
- Paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and bereavement leave
- Employee assistance program
- Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
- Basic term life insurance and AD&D
- Business travel accident insurance
- Short and long term disability
- Financial wellness coaching
- Educational assistance
- Care.com membership
- ClassPass fitness membership
- DashPass delivery membership
- Voluntary benefits: additional term life insurance, long term care insurance, critical illness and accidental injury insurance, pet insurance, legal plan, identity theft protection, and other voluntary benefit options