Marketing & Proposal Lead - Shape Winning Bids

KCI; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KCI Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to join our employee-owned engineering team in Florida. You will manage proposal development, coordinate pursuit teams, and develop client-facing materials that showcase our capabilities across service lines.

You’ll work with CRM databases, learn our UVPs, and help deliver compelling submissions. This role emphasizes strong time management, collaboration, and the ability to present our qualifications to win new projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or related field preferred.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment.
• Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based on the position.

Responsibilities

• Read RFQ/P documents thoroughly and prepare proposal checklists that list client submission requirements and identify proposal team action items.
• Demonstrate experience with a CRM database; Microsoft Dynamics, Unanet (Cosential), or Deltek Vision (preferred).
• Demonstrate experience with Adobe InDesign. Experience with additional programs, including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, is preferred.
• Understand the SF 330 / Architect-Engineer Qualifications process (experience preferred).
• Lead pursuit teams on kickoff calls to develop winning strategies, assign team responsibilities, and establish deadlines.
• Prepare presentations and coach technical teams in preparation for client interviews.
• Track future project leads and update information regularly in the CRM database.
• Enter and update personnel and project information in the CRM database to maintain accurate records.
• Work with technical project managers and marketing content/support team to develop comprehensive materials highlighting KCI’s staff and capabilities.
• Conduct background research and gather/tailor supporting materials.
• Work with the marketing content team to develop high-impact graphics for proposals and presentations.
• Provide quality control (QC) review of marketing peer proposals.
• Print, assemble, and ship proposals and/or prepare electronic submission files as needed.
• Coordinate with teaming partners and respond to external requests for proposal information.
• DOT proposal experience is highly preferred.

Skills

Time management

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Unanet (Cosential)

Deltek Vision

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

KCI Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to join our employee-owned engineering team in Florida. You will manage proposal development, coordinate pursuit teams, and develop client-facing materials that showcase our capabilities across service lines.

You’ll work with CRM databases, learn our UVPs, and help deliver compelling submissions. This role emphasizes strong time management, collaboration, and the ability to present our qualifications to win new projects.