Strategic Proposal & Marketing Lead — Bonus & Benefits

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions Inc.

Calgary

Presencial

CAD 70 000 - 95 000

Tempo integral

há 14 horas

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Performance-based bonus

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Career development

Resumo da oferta

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions Inc. in Calgary seeks an experienced Proposal Manager to lead marketing and proposal functions, shaping pursuit strategy and managing competitive submissions for a broad portfolio of architectural projects across Alberta and Canada.

You will collaborate with principals, project leaders and technical teams to craft compelling narratives, elevate brand positioning and drive business development, with a strong focus on quality, content and strategic pursuit

Qualificações

6+ years of progressive experience in marketing, proposals, communications or business development support, ideally within the architecture, engineering, construction or broader professional services sector.
Demonstrated experience leading complex proposal submissions and managing competitive pursuits, including RFPs, RFQs and qualifications packages.
A strong understanding of marketing strategy, brand positioning, proposal development and the role of marketing in driving business growth.
Proven ability to engage senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to develop targeted, high-quality submissions under tight deadlines.
Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign and Photoshop, alongside Microsoft Office and related marketing tools.
Exceptional written communication, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to communicate technical expertise and project experience in a compelling, client-focused manner.
A strong design sensibility and understanding of visual communication, document layout, branding and presentation standards.
Excellent organizational and project management capabilities, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent pursuits and competing priorities.
Experience contributing to business development planning, opportunity identification, client research or strategic pursuit decisions.
Strong relationship-building skills, sound judgment and the ability to influence contributors across different levels of an organization.
Previous experience supervising, mentoring or providing direction to marketing or proposal team members is an asset.
A portfolio of proposal submissions, presentations, award entries or other relevant marketing deliverables is strongly preferred.

Responsabilidades

Marketing & Proposal Strategy: Lead the planning, coordination and execution of marketing and proposal initiatives, aligning pursuit activities with the firm's business development priorities and growth objectives.
Pursuit Leadership: Oversee responses to RFPs, RFQs, expressions of interest and other competitive opportunities, developing tailored strategies and compelling submissions that distinguish the firm from its competitors.
Content & Positioning: Direct the development of proposal narratives, project profiles, corporate credentials and technical content, translating complex architectural and design information into persuasive, client-focused messaging.
Leadership & Collaboration: Work closely with firm principals, project directors, architects, designers and consultants to identify differentiators, communicate project value and develop strong submission strategies.
Brand Management: Maintain and advance the firm's brand identity, ensuring consistency and quality across proposals, presentations, corporate communications and marketing collateral.
Marketing Communications: Oversee the development of digital content, website updates, social media initiatives, publications and other communications that enhance the firm's profile and market visibility.
Business Development Support: Monitor upcoming opportunities, contribute to pursuit planning and help identify prospective clients, sectors and projects aligned with the firm's strategic direction.
Proposal Operations: Establish and manage submission schedules, internal review processes, content libraries, templates and quality-control procedures to improve efficiency and consistency.
Industry Engagement: Coordinate award submissions, speaking opportunities, conferences, exhibitions and other initiatives that support the firm's reputation and professional networks.
Team & Resource Management: Coordinate internal contributors and external creative resources, providing guidance and direction to support high-quality deliverables and effective collaboration.
Continuous Improvement: Evaluate proposal outcomes and marketing effectiveness, identifying opportunities to strengthen messaging, streamline workflows and improve future pursuit performance.