Proposal Manager
Location : Irvine, CA
Job Type : Regular - Full time
Anchor QEA is seeking a full-time, experienced Proposal Manager in Irvine, CA (or local to any Anchor QEA office nationwide). This position will focus on leading development and delivery of high-quality marketing proposals and statements of qualification (SOQs) and includes the following responsibilities.
Responsibilities :
- Develop clear, concise, and compelling written strategies and messaging for competitive pursuits and interviews
- Prepare proposal outlines, concepts, and formats designed for maximum scoring
- Develop detailed proposal schedules and manage multiple concurrent deadlines
- Work with proposal teams to create and execute a winning strategy for key pursuits; ensure teams have identified the appropriate benefits and differentiators
- Prepare proposal content including tailored resumes, standard company information, project descriptions, and other marketing collateral as needed
- Seek to continuously improve the proposal, design, and production processes for efficiency and quality control
- Lead marketing training sessions for technical staff
- Support company-wide business development efforts as needed
- To meet client deadlines and support Client Experience operations across time zones, at times, work is required during evenings and weekends. Candidates for this position must also be able to perform all job functions virtually (e.g., stable Wi-Fi).
What Are We Looking For?
Extensive knowledge of A / E / C industry marketing fundamentals, terminology, and delivery methodsExcellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlinesAdvanced knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, and SharePointAdvanced presentation skills to lead interview preparation sessionsExperience leading business development and marketing initiatives including basic mentoring / teaching abilities and leadership / managerial skillsAdvanced understanding of company brand implementation and QA / QC processesAdobe Creative Suite (InDesign) experience, copyediting experience, and knowledge of database concepts is desiredUnanet (formerly Cosential) CRM experience is preferredMust be team-oriented, flexible, reliable, and highly responsive to internal clients and to other members of the Client Experience teamMust be able to work remotely, independently, and as part of a dispersed team Education / Certification RequirementsBachelor's degree with 8 years of experience recommended; Without a degree, 12 years of relevant A / E / C experience requiredWhat Can You Expect?
A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. Benefits detailed below.
Salary : $99,000- $111,000 annually
Annual Bonus
Other potential bonus types : Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License / Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus.
Healthcare : Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurancePaid Company and Floating Holidays : 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annuallyVacation : 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.Sick and Safe Time : 80 hours annuallyRetirement Plan : 401k plan with an employer matchFurther information on benefits : https : / / anchorqea.com / careers / benefits /