Marketing Specialist

Terracon; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking a proposal and marketing communications specialist to support offices with SOQs and proposals. You will write and edit resumes, project descriptions, and management plans, and you will help organize pursuit data and content libraries.

You will conduct market research, assist with events and collateral, and participate in video production support as needed. A strong eye for detail and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field and 2 years of marketing/communications exp; or 6 years of related exp in lieu of degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign.
• Strong time management skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of the AEC industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and respond to SOQs and proposals.
• Write new content and edit resumes, project descriptions, and management plans to support proposals.
• Research and gather information for proposals and presentations; format and rewrite content as needed.
• Use Pursuit Project Plans to organize information, deadlines, and actions for pursuit teams.
• Conduct market research on clients and pursuits to provide insights and win strategies.
• Organize and maintain a content library of resumes, project capsules, and standard narratives.
• Organize events and trade shows and assist with marketing collateral and video tasks.
• Provide data entry for CRM systems and vendor forms; update resumes and project capsules.

Skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Content creation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Six years of related experience in lieu of degree

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.

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.