Marketing Specialist III

HNTB Corporation; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in the United States is seeking a Marketing Specialist III to lead proposal and interview preparation for key pursuits. You will collaborate with pursuit teams to develop winning strategies and coordinate content across departments for RFP responses.

You will bring a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business or related field and 4 years of relevant experience, or 8 years if no degree, plus strong writing and editing skills, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business or related degree, plus 4 years relevant experience, or 8 years relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, SharePoint and other communications-related software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with Pursuit Champions, Project Managers, Office Sales Managers and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, writes and leads qualification packages, proposals and leave behind material for pursuits.
• Collaborates with technical staff and writes/reviews/edits content for clarity, compliance and key messages.
• Works with pursuit teams to develop pursuit strategies, including providing research and industry business intelligence.
• Organizes and may lead or support technical staff in the presentation phase of the pursuit, including coaching.
• Organizes and facilitates pursuit strategy meetings.
• Supports client service teams by preparing materials for internal and external meetings, as well as participating in client service team meetings.
• May coordinate division public relations (PR) activities, including creating press releases and announcements, writing articles for division newsletter, and coordinating project awards and other special PR-related projects.

Skills

Writing

Verbal communication

Research

Project management

Editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business or related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

SharePoint

Job description

What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. A Marketing Specialist III is responsible for writing/leading proposal and interview preparation for key strategic pursuits. This role collaborates with pursuit teams to developed winning strategies in advance on an RFP.

What You'll Do

• Coordinates, writes and leads qualification packages, proposals and leave behind material for pursuits.
• Collaborates with technical staff and writes/reviews/edits content for clarity, compliance and key messages.
• Works with pursuit teams to develop pursuit strategies, including providing research and industry business intelligence.
• Organizes and may lead or support technical staff in the presentation phase of the pursuit, including coaching.
• Organizes and facilitates pursuit strategy meetings.
• Supports client service teams by preparing materials for internal and external meetings, as well as participating in client service team meetings.
• May coordinate division public relations (PR) activities, including creating press releases and announcements, writing articles for division newsletter, and coordinating project awards and other special PR-related projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business or related degree and 4 years of relevant experience, or In lieu of degree 8 years of relevant experience

What You'll Bring

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, SharePoint and other communications-related software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with Pursuit Champions, Project Managers, Office Sales Managers and other stakeholders.
• Ability to research client needs and develop actionable insights that support pursuit strategy and messaging.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading and document quality control skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to implement sales processes and review documents for compliance, consistency and quality.

What We Prefer

• Experience supporting complex AEC pursuits and proposals, including large, multi-discipline or multi-office pursuits.
• Strong understanding of the proposal development process, from pursuit strategy through final submittal.
• Experience leading proposal efforts, coordinating contributors and maintaining accountability to schedules and deliverables.
• Ability to interpret RFQs/RFPs and develop compliant, compelling responses aligned with client priorities and evaluation criteria.
• Experience working directly with technical staff, Project Managers and leadership to develop pursuit strategies and content.
• Strong meeting facilitation skills, with the confidence to lead discussions with technical and non-marketing staff.
• Proficiency with Adobe InDesign and experience collaborating effectively with graphic designers.
• Experience contributing to broader marketing initiatives, such as process improvements, training or team initiatives.

Locations

Dallas, TX, Kansas City, MO

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At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities.

Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value.

When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees.

We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace.

We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected.

Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

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