Marketing Proposal Manager

STV is seeking a Marketing Proposal Manager to join our Transportation group. This position is designated as hybrid (4 days week/in office) and will be located in our Chicago, IL or NYC office. This is an opportunity for anyone seeking a rewarding position leading and collaborating with pursuit teams. STV’s diverse markets offer a seasoned professional the opportunity to grow and collaborate on exciting projects throughout the northeastern U.S. and beyond. Responsibilities: Proposal & Marketing Deliverable Development - Manage and lead the development of clean, compliant, and compelling responses to solicitations from a variety of public and private clients and prospective clients, including: o Manage and coordinate efforts of the marketing team, including graphic designers and junior marketing staff, throughout the proposal development process o Analyze solicitations and develop schedule, comprehensive outline, and compliance matrix for all responses to solicitations o Collaborate with the pursuit and project teams to identify sales themes and integrate those themes in an impactful manner into responses to solicitations o Work with pursuit and project teams to record and communicate responsibility for content development o Work with internal pursuit teams to develop requests for information (RFIs) for distribution to team partners, and coordinate with teaming partners as they prepare and respond with their materials o Tailor and/or develop creative, compelling non-technical narratives o Facilitate color review meetings that solicit meaningful input, including: · Schedule color reviews with the pursuit and proposal team, and implement changes on all submission elements · Ensure compliance with all solicitation requirements · Ensure compliance with STV’s brand and style guidelines Interview Preparation - Manage and lead the development of clean, compliant, and compelling interviews with a variety of public and private clients and prospective clients, including: o Draft storylines and storyboards o Coordinate with graphic designers to develop visually compelling final presentations o Coordinate with the presentation team, including those participating from STV’s partners to schedule and facilitate planning sessions and rehearsals o Manage and support participants with content refinement and adherence to prescribed time limits o Manage, facilitate, support, and provide coaching o Manage, facilitate, support, and provide Q&A practice General Marketing Support - Support the development of project descriptions and resumes for inclusion in the firm’s database as well as periodic maintenance of these and other marketing-related documents People Management Model professionalism for junior staff, including serving as an informal (if not formal) mentor Work collaboratively with peers and managers to communicate needs and champion more junior staff development Build trusted, collaborative relationships with technical professionals at all levels of the organization Marketing Management o Participate in the client strategic planning process with client managers, business development staff, and others to evolve long-term strategic relationships with our current and future clients as well as insights into their goals and objectives o Initiate and participate in client debriefs to integrate lessons learned in future submittals Qualifications: Creative, self-motivated professional who wants to grow and thrive in a collaborative environment Committed to delivering compelling, high-quality, visually engaging marketing deliverables Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong time management and research skills Excellent writing and grammatical skills and ability to adapt to an industry-specific style guide Ability to manage concurrent assignments under strict deadlines and willingness to work overtime when necessary Client-focused, with a strong work ethic Requirements: Bachelor's degree, preferably in marketing, communications, English, journalism, or a related area of study Proficiency in Microsoft ® Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and Adobe® InDesign Minimum 7 years of proposal management experience, including experience with the development of proposals, from inception to submission; design-builds a plus Experience in marketing in the architecture/engineering/construction management industry is required Experience in the Chicago or Midwest transportation and infrastructure market is highly desired Application Requirement: Resumes must be accompanied by a cover letter demonstrating what makes you qualified for this position. Your cover letter will be evaluated as a sample of your writing ability and creativity. #LI-AW1 #HYBRID Compensation Range: $116,930.89 - $133,635.31 STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays • Back-Up Dependent Care • Parental Leave • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow. STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more at stvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more. STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.