Regional Marketing & Proposals Leader — ESOP

Volkert Inc.; Gulf Breeze (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced Regional Marketing & Proposal Manager to lead the region’s marketing team and guide pursuit strategies across multi‑contributor proposals in the AEC industry.

You will manage proposal staff, collaborate with discipline leads and regional leadership, and ensure compliant, persuasive submissions while supporting client engagements and business development. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and proven ability to manage complex proposals from

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.
• 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.
• Valid driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

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 CIP s and opportunities; assessing RFP requirements; defining scope; and driving go/no-go decisions.
• Facilitating brainstorming, storyboarding, and strategy sessions with technical leads and proposal managers.
• Personally preparing proposals while overseeing team production, timelines, and quality reviews.
• Reviewing writing, editing, formatting, and graphics to ensure persuasive, professional, and compliant documents.
• Supporting proposal manager in preparing technical teams for presentations and client interviews.
• Overseeing maintenance of project descriptions, resumes, and qualifications packages.
• Capturing lessons learned and high-performing content after pursuits; developing stronger future submissions.
• Contributing to collateral and client meeting materials; supporting business development; enhancing regional digital brand presence.

Skills

Proposal management

Team leadership

Persuasive writing

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Drug screening

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced Regional Marketing & Proposal Manager to lead the region’s marketing team and guide pursuit strategies across multi‑contributor proposals in the AEC industry.

You will manage proposal staff, collaborate with discipline leads and regional leadership, and ensure compliant, persuasive submissions while supporting client engagements and business development. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and proven ability to manage complex proposals from