Marketing Proposal Manager in transportation group at STV collaborating on strategic pursuits. Responsible for proposal management and delivery of high-quality submissions across projects.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with pursuit team for pre-RFP/Q positioning, including competitor analysis, client-stated and unstated issues, underlying objectives, and the client’s needs while enhancing the Win Plan, qualifications identification and content development
Participate in developing client plans in collaboration with client managers, business development staff, and others to evolve long-term strategic relationships with our current and future clients as well as insights into their goals and objectives
Provide leadership and direction for large, complex strategic pursuits, including multi-million-dollar design-builds, from pre-positioning to presentation
Lead pursuit development meetings, including GO No GO, kick-off meetings and strategy development/updates
Analyze RFQ/Ps and evaluate scope requirements for additional opportunities for teaming partners, upselling, and prepare responsibility outline for writing assignments
Coordinate with teaming partners to obtain critical materials for pursuits
Prepare creative, strategic, high-quality submissions and presentations – from point of decision to delivery to client
Storyboard pursuits in collaboration with the graphic designers and technical staff to develop impactful graphics, meaningful themes, and strategic messages that are evident throughout the submission
Guide and assist technical staff, as necessary, on the development/improvement of their technical narratives
Drive the leadership of color review meetings to facilitate meaningful input and productive content revisions from team members that will enhance the overall value of the submittal
Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail in ensuring a quality, compliant document by proofing/editing all aspects of submissions that meet RFQ/P requirements and STV’s brand guidelines
Coordinate independent QC review to ensure document meets department quality standards
Manage production process in coordination with marketing and graphics team
Coach presenters on content development as well as presentation style and delivery
Initiate and participate in client debriefs to ensure lessons learned are integrated into future submittals
Work collaboratively with technical professionals on all levels and gain their trust
Requirements
Bachelor's degree, preferably in English or Liberal Arts
Proficiency in Microsoft ® Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel
Minimum 8 years of proposal management experience
Experience working on TXDOT projects is required
Experience working on municipal projects within TX and OK preferred
Experience with proposal management within the architecture/engineering/construction management industry is required
Benefits
Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
Disability insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
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