Marketing Coordinator - Proposals

$72,000 - $75,000/Yr

Pepper Construction - Milwaukee, WI

Full-time

Milwaukee, WI

Construction of Buildings

About the position

With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands-on approach of a local company. The Pepper Marketing team is a group of forward-thinking, proactive problem-solving, and action-oriented leaders. Each individual is committed to internal client service, poised under fast-paced deadlines, and has a positive, flexible ‘do whatever it takes' attitude. Above all, they are excellent communicators. The Marketing Coordinator - Proposals will report jointly to the division president and the senior director of marketing. This role is crucial in improving, supporting, and implementing all marketing and sales support processes. Responsibilities include creating formal qualifications, proposals, presentations, and marketing materials within Pepper guidelines in a deadline-driven environment. The ability to work effectively with Pepper employees at all levels, a strong and clear communication style, and a commitment to the service of internal clients are essential to this position.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the response process for formal RFQs, RFPs, and associated presentations.
• Develop materials with the assistance of the director and project team and compile all information to create a thoughtful, well-designed response.
• Attend and play a key role in determining the strategic theme for proposal responses and interview presentations.
• Routinely interact and partner with top executives, project management staff, and the business development director on various requests.
• Evaluate technical content and write/edit proposal sections according to company specifications.
• Coordinate visual marketing strategies in compliance with Pepper brand guidelines.
• Create support materials, including brochures, project cards, and resumes, as needed and maintain an up-to-date library.
• Work effectively within the company's marketing data management tools.
• Assist employees with marketing questions, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively.
• Partner with marketing peers in other offices to share information and assist one another in meeting deadlines.
• Actively seek outside educational opportunities to expand knowledge and build networks.
• Support external PR, communications, and content strategies, including social media, project documentation, website updates, and speaking and award submissions.
• Support internal communications, including team meetings and announcements, as needed.

Requirements

• Degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred
• 5+ years marketing/proposal/production experience (Architecture/Engineering/Construction Industry preferred)
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (specifically InDesign), Microsoft Office, and other presentation software.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to coordinate multiple projects and deadlines under minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Technologically savvy and resourceful.
• Flexible, results-oriented, and solution-focused with a problem-solving attitude.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
• Ability to effectively multi-task and pay close attention to details.
• Strong proofreading and editing skills.
• Understanding of the fundamental principles of graphic design.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance