Marketing Assistant

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking a Marketing Assistant who will work with operations teams and executives to pursue new work, from strategy through proposals and presentations in a deadline-driven environment.

You will collaborate on RFQ/RFP responses, develop proposal materials, edit content, and prepare visual narratives. Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, MS Office, and Photoshop is important; some travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Communications.
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office 365.
• Experience with proposal materials and client presentations.
• Strong editing and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operations to shape RFQ/RFP responses.
• Develop proposal materials (firm profiles, resumes, project sheets).
• Edit content for quality, readability.
• Transform narratives into visual responses.
• Prepare teams for client presentations.
• Conduct market research.

Skills

Marketing

Proposal writing

Editing

Market research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Communications

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Office 365

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Adobe Photoshop

Opportunity management software

Job description

• Applying for positions in multiple locations will result in a longer vetting process.
• The Whiting‑Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.

Please note:

• Applying for positions in multiple locations will result in a longer vetting process.
• The Whiting‑Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.

The marketing assistant is responsible for working with the operations groups, project managers through senior vice presidents, in their pursuits to get work. The marketing assistant participates in all stages of the pursuit, from strategy to proposal preparation to presentations, in a deadline‑driven environment.

Some of the marketing assistant’s duties for project pursuits include:

• Collaborating with operations to determine best strategy in responding to an RFQ / RFP.
• Developing relevant proposal materials (firm profile, resumes, project sheets, etc.).
• Editing content to ensure quality, accuracy, readability, etc.
• Transforming text‑heavy narratives into visual/graphical responses.
• Preparing teams for client presentations.
• Performing market research.

The majority of the position is working with:

• Adobe InDesign.
• Microsoft Office 365 including PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Adobe Photoshop (an extensive knowledge of the program is a plus, but not a requirement).
• Company opportunity management software.

The successful candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Communications and should be proficient in the software mentioned above. Sporadic travel is required, generally occurring 1-3 days at a time.

Texas, Dallas, Plano