SmithGroup
Proposal Specialist
SmithGroup, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?
The Chicago office of SmithGroup is looking for a Proposal Specialist to join our team. SmithGroup is a four-time award recipient of Chicago's Top Workplaces by the Chicago Tribune!
Working with us, you will:Messaging & Strategy (20%):Analyze and interpret Practice portfolios and associated market expertise along with key trends and drivers that impact the market and translate them into actionable marketing content and win strategies.Serve as the key marketing liaison to studio principal(s).Participate in key regional initiatives including thought leadership and events.Participate in brand building including the development of key market-level messaging.Assist in capture planning research.Serve as a subject matter expert on, advocate, and actively follow marketing and brand guidelines and procedures.
Proposal and Pursuit Presentations (70%):Serve as project manager for the coordination, writing, editing and production of statements of qualifications, proposals, presentations and other marketing collateral.Guide the development and execution of go/no-go decision-making, planning, and win strategies to successfully capture work.Participate in pre-interview planning and presentation rehearsal with design teams and help develop and apply the established win strategy in presentation materials.Assist in the development of pursuit strategy.Assist with interview coaching.Develop/maintain sector focused boilerplate to be used as master in proposals.May lead the development of proposal sections of major strategic pursuits.Coordinate, write, edit/tailor, and perform research for non-technical proposal sections.Solicit and coordinate information from allied professionals, sub consultants and other team members for inclusion in proposal and presentation materials.
Information Systems & Administration (10%):Maintain firmwide database with employee, project and proposal information on an ongoing basis.Gather, format and maintain accurate, up-to-date firm marketing information including staff bios, project descriptions and statistics, and other information for marketing purposes.
An Ideal Candidate has:Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or related field required.Minimum of 5 years of work experience in the A/E/C industry required.CPSM certification preferred.Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and InDesign required.Knowledge of Deltek Vision and OpenAsset preferred.Excellent knowledge of marketing fundamentals.Solid understanding of A/E/C industry terminology and delivery methods.Ability to understand the principles of layout and graphic as they relate to the development of marketing and sales collateral.Ability to communicate complex concepts and storytelling in both written and graphic form.Excellent time and project management skills, passion for details and ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy.The ability to think creatively and strategically.Strong technical, graphic, and presentation skills.
SmithGroup's competitive compensation and benefit package is designed to meet the needs of a diverse staff. It includes flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 401(k), parental leave, wellbeing resources, PTO immediately available to new hires, plus 15 extra Fridays off - on top of holidays. Join us and see first-hand how these and other programs - like one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities - build culture, enhance collaboration and yield richer, more inclusive solutions.
If you are not sure that you meet all of the suggested qualifications described above, please don't leave this page. Your talents and attributes could be just what we're looking for - and we strongly encourage you to apply. If you need additional accommodations to complete the application process, please contact careers@smithgroup.com
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The Chicago office of SmithGroup is looking for a Proposal Specialist to join our team. SmithGroup is a four-time award recipient of Chicago's Top Workplaces by the Chicago Tribune!
Working with us, you will:Messaging & Strategy (20%):Analyze and interpret Practice portfolios and associated market expertise along with key trends and drivers that impact the market and translate them into actionable marketing content and win strategies.Serve as the key marketing liaison to studio principal(s).Participate in key regional initiatives including thought leadership and events.Participate in brand building including the development of key market-level messaging.Assist in capture planning research.Serve as a subject matter expert on, advocate, and actively follow marketing and brand guidelines and procedures.
Proposal and Pursuit Presentations (70%):Serve as project manager for the coordination, writing, editing and production of statements of qualifications, proposals, presentations and other marketing collateral.Guide the development and execution of go/no-go decision-making, planning, and win strategies to successfully capture work.Participate in pre-interview planning and presentation rehearsal with design teams and help develop and apply the established win strategy in presentation materials.Assist in the development of pursuit strategy.Assist with interview coaching.Develop/maintain sector focused boilerplate to be used as master in proposals.May lead the development of proposal sections of major strategic pursuits.Coordinate, write, edit/tailor, and perform research for non-technical proposal sections.Solicit and coordinate information from allied professionals, sub consultants and other team members for inclusion in proposal and presentation materials.
Information Systems & Administration (10%):Maintain firmwide database with employee, project and proposal information on an ongoing basis.Gather, format and maintain accurate, up-to-date firm marketing information including staff bios, project descriptions and statistics, and other information for marketing purposes.
An Ideal Candidate has:Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or related field required.Minimum of 5 years of work experience in the A/E/C industry required.CPSM certification preferred.Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and InDesign required.Knowledge of Deltek Vision and OpenAsset preferred.Excellent knowledge of marketing fundamentals.Solid understanding of A/E/C industry terminology and delivery methods.Ability to understand the principles of layout and graphic as they relate to the development of marketing and sales collateral.Ability to communicate complex concepts and storytelling in both written and graphic form.Excellent time and project management skills, passion for details and ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy.The ability to think creatively and strategically.Strong technical, graphic, and presentation skills.
SmithGroup's competitive compensation and benefit package is designed to meet the needs of a diverse staff. It includes flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 401(k), parental leave, wellbeing resources, PTO immediately available to new hires, plus 15 extra Fridays off - on top of holidays. Join us and see first-hand how these and other programs - like one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities - build culture, enhance collaboration and yield richer, more inclusive solutions.
If you are not sure that you meet all of the suggested qualifications described above, please don't leave this page. Your talents and attributes could be just what we're looking for - and we strongly encourage you to apply. If you need additional accommodations to complete the application process, please contact careers@smithgroup.com
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