The Role
The Proposal Specialist develops proposals and qualifications, provides writing support, collaborates with team members, conducts research, and assists with presentations.
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What We Offer:
Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, TIE, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Rotation Program, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.
Position Description:
Wade Trim's team of 20+ marketing professionals support business development for four client market segments - Water; Community Design; Industrial, Commercial, and Energy; and Transportation. We are looking for a Proposal Specialist to join our Marketing Team.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Develop proposals and qualifications packages in conjunction with Project Managers for clients and prospective clients in all market segments.
- Provide writing and editing support to Project Managers in the development of proposals.
- Work collaboratively with other Proposal Coordinators and marketing staff.
- Work with Graphic Designer to develop effective graphics for proposals and presentations.
- Coordinate and communicate effectively with subconsultants and primes.
- Conduct research to support proposal development.
- Assist with presentations for shortlisted proposals.
- Maintain master proposal information.
- Maintain a safe working environment.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts degree in English, Communications or Marketing
Skills/Experience:
- 2+ years of experience
- Excellent organizational skills to accommodate multiple tasks simultaneously, work is undertaken in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Excellent communication skills when dealing with all individuals at all levels.
- Strong writing skills as well as excellent creative skills to enhance the graphic presentation of materials.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, multi-functional printer including color copier and RIP Unit, and binding equipment desired.
About Wade Trim:
Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We’ve been solving complex engineering challenges for a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.
Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm’s future through strategic planning. Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least three days a week and connects them virtually when working from home.
To solve our clients’ toughest challenges, we’ve devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients’ needs.
Wade Trim’s success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a friendly environment, please submit your resume by visiting the Careers section of our website at http://www.wadetrim.com/careers.
Wade Trim is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Arts degree in English, Communications or Marketing
- 0+ years of experience
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong writing and creative skills
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
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The Company
What We Do
Wade Trim is a century-old consulting engineering and planning firm that provides infrastructure solutions to municipal and private clients. Their core disciplines include civil engineering, planning, surveying, landscape architecture, and environmental science. They are known for a collaborative, practice-led approach to solving complex infrastructure challenges, with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and delivering customized solutions that maximize the value of their clients' infrastructure investments.
