Responsibilities

• Translates a proposal vision into a compelling proposal layout. May create compelling graphics and visual communications, involving strategic image selection and / or acquisition.
• Initiates proposal planning process, including review of client requirements, development of proposal responsibility matrix and content outline, creation of timeline / assignments and scheduling of pursuit kick-offs.
• Under minimal direction, completes layout and production of proposal material with a professional and brand complaint style.
• Evaluates narrative for relevance, comprehension and applicability. May write new proposal narratives as required.
• Accurately proofs, edits and rewords text to deliver a high quality, complaint, error-free submission on time.
• Conducts client background research, identifies questions, concerns and potential risks to inform the strategic visioning’ and proposal planning stage of the process.
• Identifies interview requirements and coordinates the presentation resources and collaborates with the proposal team in preparation of presentations and interview.
• Participates and seeks involvement in outside professional organizations that support the proposal position.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary degree or diploma in marketing, communications, journalism, or equivalent.
• 3 years of progressive experience in a proposal role or in a related role (communications, marketing, visual communications).
• Strong project management, organizational and time management skills to effectively establish the priority and scheduling or work tasks.
• Strong verbal, written and visual communication skills. Ability to produce grammatically sound written communication with a customer focus.
• Strong working knowledge of proposal fundamentals and best practices.
• Ability to execute a lean, quality pursuit process and participate in a strategy session.
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of industry practices and new developments (construction process, delivery models, contract types).
• Competent InDesign layout skills; competent functionality within Adobe Suite of programs (i.e. photoshop, PPT, Illustrator, etc.

with ability to create brand complaint visual content.

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud and other relevant marketing software systems.