Senior Proposal & Marketing Specialist (Hybrid options available)
CDM Smith - Smyrna, Delaware, United States, 19977![CDM Smith](/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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CDM Smith is seeking a creative writing professional to join our Industrial Unit marketing team. If you are a creative thinker and enjoy collaborating with teams to lead the development of compelling written storylines for proposals and presentations, we are interested in talking to you. Candidates must be able to bring ideas to life that engage our clients and convey the distinguishing features of our approach and technical solutions. High importance is placed on a positive attitude, being flexible with change, and working well with others in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a portfolio of work that showcases engaging and innovative written content that is compliant with client RFPs while connecting with the audience.As a member of the CDM Smith team, you would contribute to our mission by:Planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing strategies for marketing and business development efforts across our key service area—clean energy, environment, facilities, and water.Developing, writing, editing, and proofreading content for proposals, presentations, resumes, project descriptions, and related marketing materials of a complex nature for our industrial/private-sector clients.Applying creativity/strategic insight while leading brainstorming, storyboarding, and other strategy development sessions.Utilizing a theme-based approach for the development of proposal and presentation efforts.Updating information in the CDM Smith firmwide database of resumes, project descriptions, proposals and qualification packages.Coordinating general client marketing efforts, including conferences, development of social media posts, webinars, and other activities.Being actively involved in the CDM Smith marketing discipline group by participating on task forces and committees, as available.Developing business development, marketing, facilitation, and writing skills through internal and external training sources and associations membership and committee involvement.Minimum Qualifications:6 years of related experience.Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.Preferred Qualifications:B.A. or B.S. in Communications, English, Business, Journalism or related degree.Previous experience developing proposals for an architectural, engineering, or construction firm.Proficient in MS Office 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, and SharePoint applications; advanced skills in Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint, including use of styles and templates; Adobe InDesign skills a plus.Ability to effectively coordinate projects by communicating with remote team members.Experience in editing/proofreading narrative written by technical professionals.Practical experience in facilitating large and small groups in strategy and proposal development.The ability to work under rigid time constraints where a narrow margin for errors or delays is allowed.The ability to organize and negotiate project schedules and manage multiple deadlines and assignments.Experience with business development/marketing process models (such as Dag Knudsen, Miller-Heiman, Shipley).Excellent command of grammar, the AP Style Manual, and spelling.EEO Statement:
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.Job Site Location:
Mid-Atlantic United StatesWork Location Options:
Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.
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