Marketing & Proposal Manager

Go Energistics | GoE; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Go Energistics | GoE is searching for a Manager of Proposals & Marketing Coordination to lead pursuit strategies and manage RFPs. This influential role will drive proposal development and strengthen partner relationships within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include overseeing the proposal process, managing marketing communications, and conducting market research. Required qualifications include strong project management skills, proficiency in Microsoft 365 and graphic design, and a relevant bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Excellent problem solving, time management, organizational and project management skills.
• Proficient in proposal management methodologies and technologies.
• 7+ years of experience in proposal management, preferably in A/E/C industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end development of RFPs/RFQs including proposal scheduling.
• Draft & deliver marketing communications for internal and external audiences.
• Monitor opportunity databases for upcoming opportunities.

Skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Project management

Proposal management methodologies

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Graphic design understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Journalism, Communications or Related

7+ Years of Proposal Management Experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Summary

Go Energistics is seeking a strategically minded Manager of Proposals & Marketing Coordination to lead pursuit strategy, oversee Requests for Proposals (RFPs)/Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), and strengthen key partner relationships. This role serves as a central coordinator across internal teams and external collaborators, ensuring each opportunity is appropriately resourced, aligned, and positioned for success.

Blending leadership with hands‑on execution, the Manager will drive proposal development while establishing structure, consistency, and accountability within a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment. This individual will play a critical role in delivering high‑quality, competitive submissions while developing the systems, processes, and team capacity needed to support ongoing marketing and business development efforts.

Duties / Responsibilities

Proposal Management

• Actively manage and oversee the end‑to‑end development of Requests for Information (RFIs), RFPs/RFQs, and other bid/solicitation documents, including market research, template management, proposal scheduling, technical writing, content development, team input coordination, document editing, graphic design, and final production.
• Owns the overall proposal process to include draft color reviews (i.e. pink, red and gold team reviews)
• Monitor opportunity databases and online portals for upcoming opportunities (i.e. GovWin, SAM.gov, GSA)
• Manage file sharing and structure on the company’s SharePoint
• Develops and manages pursuit schedules
• Develops and manages opportunity forecast
• Manages compliance matrices and adherence to evaluation criteria
• Manages resources in the areas of writing, editing, illustrating, desktop publishing, technical editing, quality control and print reproduction
• Reviews draft and final versions of responses for responsiveness to requirements, thoroughness, accuracy, staffing, financial considerations, quality and effective design and layout
• Compiles proposal and/or win/loss debrief, and lessons learned and manages team reviews

Marketing Support

• Partner with the Director to prepare company‑wide qualifications and marketing collateral materials in compliance with company writing and branding standards and in alignment with strategic plan.
• Draft & deliver marketing communications for internal and external audiences
• Collaborate, create, and/or update content and execution of marketing campaigns
• Maintain corporate website
• Partner with the Director to support additional marketing activities, including tradeshows, conferences and partner meetings
• Monitor & support social media platforms for engagement, including posting and social media schedule
• Manage and monitor company intranet
• Conduct or assist with market research (project, competitive, marketing, trends, etc.)

Required Skills / Abilities

• Excellent problem solving, time management, organizational and project management skills
• Proficiency in proposal management methodologies, technologies and best practices
• Experience managing large, complex proposals, including coordinating, leading and managing the pursuit process
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines with diplomacy
• Ability to work with multi‑disciplinary teams
• Ability to develop protocols, processes and systems and contribute to improving the efficiency of the business and team
• Ability to compose documents onscreen and to communicate graphically
• Understanding of graphic design and document layout principles
• Must be proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint), Adobe InDesign and Acrobat Pro

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Journalism, Communications or Related (10+ years’ experience in lieu of education may be considered)
• 7+ Years of Proposal Management Experience, government/federal and/or A/E/C (or similar field) a plus
• Background in Healthcare services, Government/Federal Healthcare experience highly preferred
• Experience producing proposals within the A/E/C industry or for outfitting or activation highly preferred

Travel Requirements

• Travel required only when requested. Under 20%.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No direct supervision of others.
• Ability and desire to serve as a mentor
• Demonstrated leadership experience in leading, mentoring and engaging a diverse team of marketing, communications, and graphic design professionals