Regional Marketing & Proposals Lead — ESOP & Growth

Volkert Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) retirement plan + employermatch

PTO and holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced Regional Marketing & Proposal Manager to lead our Program Management Region’s marketing team and drive region-wide winning proposals.

You will manage proposal staff, coordinate with discipline leads, and guide full pursuit lifecycles from opportunity tracking to final submission. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and strong persuasive writing/editing skills, with experience in the AEC industry preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and experience managing proposal staff on multi-contributor proposals, preferably in the AEC industry.
• Ability to manage and produce multiple concurrent proposals from pre-advertisement through submission in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Exceptional persuasive writing and editing skills with a strict eye for detail.
• Collaborative, team-oriented working style.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Adobe Creative Suite required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing the region's proposal development staff and partnering with discipline leads and regional leadership to win new and repeat business
• Leading the full pursuit lifecycle - tracking CIPs and opportunities; assessing RFP technical, financial, schedule, and compliance requirements; defining scope; and driving the go/no-go decision
• Facilitating brainstorming, storyboarding, and strategy sessions with technical leads and proposal managers to shape winning approaches
• Personally preparing proposals while overseeing the team's proposal production: compliance checklists, production timelines, technical writing assignments, and internal quality reviews
• Reviewing the writing, editing, formatting, and graphics of every final document to confirm it is persuasive, professional, and compliant
• Supporting proposal manager in preparing technical teams for presentations and client interviews
• Overseeing the maintenance of project descriptions, resumes, and qualifications packages
• Capturing lessons learned and high-performing content at the close of each pursuit
• Recommending and developing policies and procedures that strengthen future submissions
• Supporting client and business development with the creation of collateral and other client meeting and conference materials
• Contributing to the company's digital brand presence with submission of regional news

Skills

Proposal management

Stakeholder collaboration

Persuasive writing

Editing

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced Regional Marketing & Proposal Manager to lead our Program Management Region’s marketing team and drive region-wide winning proposals.

You will manage proposal staff, coordinate with discipline leads, and guide full pursuit lifecycles from opportunity tracking to final submission. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and strong persuasive writing/editing skills, with experience in the AEC industry preferred.