Proposal Coordinator

Smart, Savvy + Associates (Recruitment Agency); British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in British Columbia seeks a Proposal Coordinator who excels in technical writing and business development. You will create project proposals and support teams in developing materials, requiring strong communication and organizational skills. Ideal candidates have a degree in marketing or business and experience within the architecture industry.

Benefits

Extended benefits

3 weeks of paid vacation

Qualifications

• Experience in technical writing, business development, or sales within the architecture industry.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships.
• Experience in digital, email, and social media marketing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and organize new project proposals and qualifications packages (RFQ/RFP).
• Assist internal teams with proposal materials and CRM needs.
• Manage bidding and lead generation software.

Skills

Technical writing

Business development

Sales

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Market research

Digital marketing

Creative adaptation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or related field

Tools

Adobe Suite

Photoshop

InDesign

AI tools

Job description

Are you a strong technical writer who creates outstanding project proposals, RFQ/RFP packages, and more?

Smart, Savvy + Associates is pleased to partner with their client – an award-winning design firm specializing in building beautiful structures – in their search for a Proposal Coordinator. The right person for the role has experience in technical writing, business development, or sales within the architecture industry.

As the Proposal Coordinator, you will...

• Create and organize new project proposals, qualifications packages (RFQ/RFP), presentations and write-ups for engineering and construction services.
• Assist various internal teams in developing materials for proposals and managing CRM needs.
• Manage bidding and lead generation software including researching new opportunities and summarizing progress with measurable outcomes.
• Run market research projects, track industry data, and explore new opportunities.  
• Coordinate and track materials related to proposals, along with other administrative tasks as needed.

You have...

• A bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or a related field.
• Experience in technical writing, business development, or sales within the architecture industry.
• An ability to adapt and think through strategies based on project requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong skills in Adobe Suite, particularly Photoshop and InDesign, and AI tools.
• The ability to develop strong working relationships within and outside of an organization.
• The desire to take ownership of tasks, meet goals, and exceed expectations.
• Experience in digital, email, and social media marketing is preferred.

Additional details

️ $60,000 - $85,000, plus extended benefits and 3 weeks of paid vacation.

Hybrid, (Must be able to work three days a week from the Fraser Valley, BC office.)

Interested in applying for this position? Polish up your resume and fill out an application on Smart Savvy's job board today!

About Smart, Savvy + Associates

Smart, Savvy + Associates is a specialized recruitment firm based in Vancouver, BC, serving clients across Western Canada. Leveraging deep industry experience in marketing, communications, development and fundraising, our recruitment team helps companies in BC and Alberta find best-in-class talent at all levels, from coordinator to C-suite.