Strategic Proposals & Business Development Lead

WSP in the U.S.

Albuquerque (NM)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

WSP USA seeks a Senior Coordinator, Sales and Business Development to join our Tempe, AZ; Tucson, AZ; or Albuquerque, NM offices. You will shape pursuit strategy and help technical teams tell a compelling value story.

A/E/C or professional services experience and strong proposal coordination are essential. You'll partner with technical teams and clients, lead complex proposals, coordinate schedules, and maintain materials and databases.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years of experience in proposal development, editing, proofreading, and sales/business development coordination.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and related collaboration tools.
Strong organizational, coordination, liaison, and business development process skills.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines, facilitate meetings, and coordinate large, diverse teams.
Demonstrated experience managing standard and complex proposals from kickoff through submission.
Strategic mindset with the confidence to advise technical teams and support pursuit planning.
Commitment to workplace safety and compliance with company policies.

Responsibilities

Leads standard and complex proposals/qualifications with general guidance, including kick-off meetings, strategy sessions, color reviews, schedules, compliance, and final delivery.
Researches, writes, edits, and produces proposal content and related materials with a focus on clarity, compliance, and key messages.
Coordinates with graphics team members, outside vendors, and subcontractors to produce proposal, presentation, and sales materials that support the pursuit strategy.
Partners with technical, pursuit, and client teams as a strategic voice to shape pursuit strategies and client plans.
Organizes and facilitates strategy meetings to align teams around priorities and win themes.
Leads pursuit presentation efforts, including interview coaching, graphics coordination, and message refinement.
Maintains sales systems, collateral, resumes, project descriptions, proposal files, and business development databases.
May support regional communications activities such as newsletters, project awards, visibility campaigns, conferences, and social media.
Uses technology and emerging tools to improve sales, business development, and client engagement activities.
May provide oversight of work performed by other team members.
Other duties as assigned