Senior Marketing and Proposal Specialist

CDM Smith - Wilmington, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Wilmington, NC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Marketing and Proposal Specialist at CDM Smith plays a crucial role in developing and managing marketing materials and proposals for transportation clients. This position involves writing, editing, and proofreading complex content, as well as coordinating marketing strategies and business development efforts nationwide. The specialist will also engage in creative brainstorming sessions and maintain the firm's database of marketing materials, ensuring all information is current and accessible.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit, and proofread content for proposals, presentations, resumes, and project descriptions for transportation clients.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and implement marketing and business development strategies nationwide.
• Lead brainstorming, storyboarding, and strategy development sessions with a creative and strategic approach.
• Utilize a theme-based approach for proposal and presentation development.
• Update and maintain the CDM Smith firmwide database of resumes, project descriptions, proposals, and qualification packages.
• Ensure marketing and visual presentation information is up to date and well-maintained.
• Participate in the CDM Smith marketing discipline group, including task forces and committees.
• Develop business development, marketing, facilitation, and writing skills through training and association involvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 6 years of related experience in marketing or proposal development.
• Proficient in MS Office 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, and SharePoint applications; advanced skills in Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Ability to coordinate projects and communicate effectively with remote team members.
• Experience in editing/proofreading technical narratives.
• Practical experience in facilitating strategy and proposal development sessions.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple assignments.

Nice-to-haves

• B.A. or B.S. in Communications, English, Business, Journalism, or a related degree.
• Prior experience in an architectural or engineering firm, particularly in the transportation sector.
• Experience with business development/marketing process models such as Dag Knudsen, Miller-Heiman, or Shipley.
• Excellent command of grammar and familiarity with the AP Style Manual.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities
• Inclusive work environment
• Support for personal leadership development
• Access to training and professional development resources