Senior Marketing and Proposal Specialist

CDM Smith - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Huntsville, AL

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 coordinating marketing strategies to enhance business development efforts nationwide. The specialist will utilize creativity and strategic insight to lead brainstorming sessions and ensure that all marketing content is accurate and up-to-date.

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.
• Ability to coordinate projects and communicate effectively with remote team members.
• Experience in editing and proofreading technical narratives.
• Practical experience in facilitating strategy and proposal development sessions.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines and assignments.

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.
• Experience with business development/marketing process models such as Dag Knudsen, Miller-Heiman, or Shipley.

Benefits

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