Senior Marketing and Proposal Specialist

CDM Smith - Raleigh, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Raleigh, 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit, and proofread content for proposals, presentations, resumes, and project descriptions.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and implement marketing and business development strategies.
• Lead brainstorming and strategy development sessions using a theme-based approach.
• Update and maintain the firmwide database of resumes, project descriptions, and proposals.
• Ensure marketing and visual presentation information is current and well-organized.
• Participate in the CDM Smith marketing discipline group and contribute to task forces and committees.
• Enhance business development and marketing skills through training and professional associations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 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.
• Experience in editing and proofreading technical narratives.
• Ability to coordinate projects and communicate effectively with remote team members.
• Experience in facilitating strategy and proposal development sessions.

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities
• Inclusive work environment
• Training and development programs
• Flexible work options (remote or hybrid)