Senior Marketing Proposal Manager (403)

The Ravin Group; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Ravin Group in Fishers, IN is seeking an experienced Senior Marketing Proposal Manager to lead proposals and marketing initiatives for a growing AEC organization. You will drive RFP/RFQ responses from initial strategy through final submission, interviewing support, and client-focused materials.

Collaborate with leadership, operations, technical teams, and BD to craft compelling pursuit content, project stories, resumes, and case studies while ensuring brand standards and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive Marketing or Communications experience.
• Experience managing RFPs, RFQs, proposals, and qualifications packages.
• Strong writing, editing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign and InCopy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Familiarity with WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, or similar CMS.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; accredited degree may substitute for up to four years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposals, qualifications, presentations, and marketing initiatives for the organization.
• Manage RFP/RFQ responses from strategy through submission and interview prep.
• Create client-focused materials in collaboration with leadership and technical teams.
• Develop proposals, resumes, project sheets, case studies, and marketing collateral.
• Coordinate staff and project photography; maintain databases and content.
• Ensure materials follow brand standards and support BD and community involvement.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Communication

Organizational skills

Adobe InDesign

Adobe InCopy

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

WordPress

Drupal

Joomla

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

WordPress

Drupal

Joomla

Job description

Senior Marketing and Proposal Manager

Architectural, Engineering or Construction (AEC) Industry

Fishers, IN

My client is seeking an experienced Senior Marketing Proposal Manager to lead proposals, qualifications, presentations, and marketing initiatives for a growing AEC organization.

This is a hands-on role for someone who understands the AEC pursuit process and can take an RFP/RFQ from initial strategy through final submission and interview preparation. You'll work closely with leadership, operations, technical teams, and business development to create compelling, client-focused materials.

Senior Marketing and Proposal Manager Job Responsibilities

• Lead RFP/RFQ responses, including strategy, writing, editing, design, layout, and production.
• Develop proposals, qualifications packages, presentations, resumes, project sheets, case studies, and marketing collateral.
• Lead strategy and preparation for client interview presentations.
• Work with technical teams to develop project stories and compelling pursuit content.
• Create brochures, award submissions, e-blasts, social media content, and other communications materials.
• Coordinate staff and project photography.
• Maintain marketing databases, project information, resumes, and proposal content.
• Ensure materials consistently follow brand standards.
• Support business development and industry/community involvement.

Senior Marketing and Proposal Manager Job Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive Marketing or Communications experience, preferably within the AEC industry.
• Significant experience managing RFPs, RFQs, proposals, and qualifications packages.
• Strong writing, editing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign and InCopy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Familiarity with WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, or similar content management systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred. An accredited degree may substitute for up to four years of experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced AEC marketing professional who enjoys developing winning pursuits, collaborating with technical teams, and taking ownership of the proposal process in a fast-pace environment.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Able to pass a drug screen?
• Able to pass a background check?
• Please briefly describe your role in the proposal process. Were you responsible for writing/editing content, coordinating technical staff, design/layout, production, and final submission?
• Have you created or maintained AEC marketing materials such as project sheets, employee resumes, case studies, project descriptions, or marketing databases?
• Have you helped prepare project teams for client interview presentations following an RFP/RFQ submission?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Construction, Architectural or Engineering proposal: 7 years (Required)
• RFQ/RFP writing: 7 years (Required)
• Adobe InDesign: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person