Marketing Pursuits Senior Strategist

Position & Office Overview

As a Marketing Senior Strategist - Pursuits, your creativity and strong communication skills are put to work. From marketing proposals and materials to campaigns and social media, you are a key asset in promoting the ECS brand. Researching and discovering that new "trend" is something you thrive on to ensure that we stay relevant and up-to-date. Your strong writing, editing and grammar skills are talents that you're proud of. You know how to set the bar high and not only achieve that goal yourself - but bring others along with you. You have a "can do" attitude and are ready to take on any project thrown your way - and that's why you'll have all the opportunity for career growth within our company you want.

Responsibilities

The person hired into this role may sit in any of ECS' established office locations.

ECS Group of Companies is seeking a versatile professional who can seamlessly blend strategic thinking with technical expertise. The Senior Strategist spearheads the development and management of compelling environmental proposals across various industries and client types, oversees complex bid processes, and drives innovation in our proposal writing and presentation strategies.

Responsibilities

Lead moderate to complex proposal development for our environmental service line

Orchestrate proposal kickoffs, brainstorming sessions, and strategy development

Craft client-focused strategies with key messaging and differentiators

Align proposal approaches with client needs and preferences

Review and edit content for clarity, consistency, and compliance

Ensure timely, compliant proposal submissions

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to position proposals for success

Guide content creation to address client requirements

Analyze the competitive landscape

Coordinate with creative team for visual enhancements

Coach technical team for presentations

Leverage past performance data for future strategies

Monitor and report on regional market trends

Mentor or manage junior marketing team members and contribute to professional development

Engage in ongoing professional development

Qualifications

Qualifications

BS in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field

8 years of proposal writing or similar experience required.

Experience in the field of environmental consulting preferred

Experience in B2B marketing preferred

Skills and Abilities

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Proven expertise in developing winning proposals for complex projects.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset.

Strong project management and time management skills.

About Us

ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #144 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (June 2025). ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.