Marketing Specialist (AEC Industry)
GAI Consultants - Lisle, Illinois, United States, 60532![GAI Consultants](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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GAI seeks a skilled, highly motivated, results-driven
Marketing Specialist
to join our dynamic
Transportation & Infrastructure
team. Working out of our Indianapolis, IN Charleston, WV, or Canton, OH offices. This challenging and rewarding position will include coordinating the pursuit process and preparation of winning proposals, LOIs, qualifications, and presentations; producing marketing collateral; and supporting business-development goals in collaboration with GAI's business sector leaders and marketing, technical, and administrative staff.Our ideal candidate is passionate about the
Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Industry
pursuit success, process improvement, and committed to proposal excellence. If you also have excellent organizational and communication skills, perform well under deadlines, are a detail-oriented team player, and, most importantly, have a positive, client-first attitude, we want to hear from you!Join GAI and make your mark as part of a growing infrastructure firm where exceptional professionals can work, learn, lead, and achieve.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Participate in kick-off meetings, proposal task scheduling, review, production, and delivery activitiesFollow through with assigned proposal tasks to meet critical deadlinesCoordinate with internal and external points of contact to gather requested information and materialsTrack proposal efforts and ensure scheduled milestones are metAssist in writing marketing and technical contentProofread to ensure continuity and compliance with legal, technical, and marketing specificationsSupport presentation efforts including presentation development, rehearsals, materials, and logisticsMaintain and populate detailed data in GAI's Deltek Vantagepoint databaseProvides assistance of marketing activities to support pursuit, client, and business plan objectives and contributes to the implementation of these activities including but not limited to conferences, events, sponsorships, design award submittals, speaker proposal/presentations, brochures, service briefs, project profiles, etc.Assist in carrying out other programs and projects as identified
Qualifications:5+ years of related experience as a
proposal specialist/coordinator, prior AEC industry experience preferredAssociate or bachelor's degree with a focus in business, marketing, or related area
CompetencyProficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPointProficiency with Adobe Creative SuiteDeltek Vantagepoint (or similar database programs) experience is a plusCompetent proofreading and editing skillsExcellent communication and organizational skillsAble to document and process information quickly and accurately, with strong attention to detailFlexible and able to balance priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously within tight schedulesAble to work both independently and as part of a teamAble to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, on a limited basis, to meet proposal deadlinesAble to travel to surrounding states (several times throughout the year)Must have a vehicle for local travel (required)
**Proposal writing and layout samples are strongly encouraged - please include a URL on your resume or include PDF samples with your resume.Why GAI:At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S., and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that's committed to support the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.QualificationsEducation
Associates of Graphic Design (required)Associates of Business Administration (required)Associates of Marketing (required)Bachelors of Journalism (preferred)Bachelors of Graphic Design (preferred)Bachelors of Business Administration (preferred)Bachelors of Marketing (preferred)Experience
5 years: Related experience as a proposal specialist/coordinator. (preferred)Skills
Communications (required)Organization (required)Teamwork (required)MS Office Suite (required)Adobe (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)