Job Description
Opportunity Summary
We are looking for a strategic pursuit specialist- an excellent communicator, marketer, and writer to grow our business nationally. Reporting to the Business Development Director, we are looking for a team player who can lead a pursuit process, communicate effectively, manage multiple concurrent initiatives, and execute with detail-oriented precision. This role has the potential to grow as our organization does, with the potential to support other businesses within our portfolio of companies for the right individual. We are an innovative, growing team with lots of enthusiasm and looking to add a fun, motivated Senior Proposal/Marketing Specialist to our team!
What we Offer
We have an award-winning culture (Canada's Most Admired Cultures & Kincentric Best Employers) that embraces flexibility and continuous improvement. Our culture is centered around our value of People First. We recognize the importance of our team member experience and measure our team engagement annually. We are recognized leaders in mental health and are actively involved within the community. We have an ESG (Environmental, Sustainability & Governance) committee and are B Corp and Climate Smart certified. Our total rewards package includes a Remote/Flexible work program, RRSP matching, Wellness Allowance, and a well-rounded Benefits package. We also offer educational support, profit sharing and participation in our recognition and annual salary review program.
Key Responsibilities
Write creative, compelling, and winning proposals (RFQ/RFPs) and presentations that set us apart.
Manage the proposal process: Developing win strategy, leading proposal kickoff meetings, tailoring proposal content to each pursuit, setting timelines for proposal development, review, and submission.
Improve quality of proposals: seeking continual improvement in our look, writing tone, win themes and strategy development.
Manage/organize database of project information for use in pursuit efforts, including project profiles, images, resumes, boilerplate content, etc.
Seek and track opportunities for new business: monitoring bid sites and preparing opportunity summaries to allow for strategic decision making.
Manage/update CRM and Proposal Tracker, participating in weekly business development strategy meetings.
Mentor/support other marketing team members, training new team members as our team grows.
On a continual basis with yearly goals, improve our proposal processes, templates, and systems.
Supportive Responsibilities
Build collaborative relationships between our leadership team, internal business groups and external stakeholders.
Support business development efforts through researching prospective clients and sharing relevant industry news/trends.
In collaboration with stakeholders, develop, track, and execute annual marketing plan and budget.
Marketing: Update our website and create LinkedIn content. Create corporate and promotional materials: ads, brochures, presentations etc.
Events: Organize client/sponsorship events, conferences, etc. Also attend events to gain industry knowledge and raise the profile of Scott Construction in the industry.
Scott Construction Value
People First | When we take care of people, we take care of Scott, our Industry, and our communities.
Safety Always | We owe it to each other to get home safely.
Seek Better Ways | Innovation and development fuels growth.
Get It Done | Find a solution, take the initiative, and deliver on every commitment.
Have Fun | Enjoy what you do.
Own It | Be accountable and take pride in each day’s work.
Experience & Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field.
5+ years of experience working in a marketing and business development capacity within a construction, engineering, or architectural services industry preferred with a proposal driven role in another industry considered.
Strong technical and business writing skills.
Exceptional organization, analytical, and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
Understanding of strategic proposal development processes.
Ability to manage, balance & support multiple projects, project teams and stakeholders simultaneously.
Team player with ability to motivate others and stimulate creativity.
Excellent computer skills in MS Office and Adobe InDesign.
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Scott Construction Group strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply to our welcoming and inclusive team!
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