Marketing Specialist

Terracon; Greensboro, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking a Proposal Support Specialist to assist offices with proposal generation by maintaining collateral and creating customized content for project-specific requirements. The role involves writing, editing resumes and project descriptions, and supporting marketing efforts for local and regional pursuits.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Communications or Marketing (or equivalent experience), proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite, and strong written and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field, plus two years of marketing/communications experience; or six years of related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign.
• Strong time management and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and respond to SOQs and proposals.
• Write new content and edit resumes, project descriptions, and management plans.
• Research and gather information for proposals and presentations, including resumes and forms.
• Organize information, deadlines, and action items for pursuit teams.
• Develop local and regional marketing collateral and assist video production as needed.
• Provide data entry for CRM systems and vendor forms.

Skills

Content creation

Editing

Research

Proposal support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Job description

General Responsibilities

Provides proposal generation support for offices by maintaining collateral and creating customized content to meet project-specific requirements. Looking for a candidate who can start in January 2027.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and respond to project- and client-specific Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) and proposals.


• Write new content and edit resumes, project descriptions, and management plans to support proposal messaging.


• Research and gather information for proposals and presentations, including resumes, forms, and supporting documentation. Format, edit, and rewrite content as necessary to meet project requirements.


• Use Pursuit Project Plans to organize information, deadlines, and action items for office pursuit teams.


• Conduct market research on clients and project pursuits to provide new insights, strengthen team knowledge, and support win strategies.


• Organize and maintain a content library of resumes, project descriptions, photographs, standard narratives, and submitted SOQs/proposals.


• Organize events and trade shows.


• Develop local and regional marketing collateral and assist the communications team with video production and editing as needed.


• Provide data entry for CRM systems and vendor forms.


• Update resumes and project capsules.


• Assist with proofreading, editing, and formatting.


• Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning and report any safety issues or concerns to management.


• Maintain quality standards on all projects.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field, plus two years of marketing and communications experience; or, in lieu of a degree, six years of related experience.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign.


• Strong time management skills.


• Understanding of the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry is a plus.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high‑quality work.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.