SMEUSA · 1 month ago
Proposal and Marketing Specialist
Plymouth, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expSME is seeking a dynamic Proposal + Marketing Specialist to lead the development of high-impact proposals and support the broader marketing team. This role involves proposal management, creative marketing tasks, and collaboration with various teams to enhance SME's marketing initiatives.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Lead the preparation, writing, and production of formal and informal client solicitations, including RFQs, RFPs, and pre-qualification packages
Coordinate proposal content, schedules, templates, compliance, and production, ensuring timely and accurate submissions
Serve as lead writer/editor for resumes, project profiles, and past performance sections
Design and layout proposals using InDesign and other creative tools, ensuring visual and technical excellence
Facilitate proposal reviews, apply lessons learned, and manage revisions based on team feedback
Conduct internal debriefs and review client feedback to drive continuous improvement
Collaborate with marketing, business development, and operations teams to develop and update marketing collateral, case studies, project sheets, and capability summaries
Support the creation of graphics, presentations, and other marketing deliverables as needed
Assist with market research, content planning, and campaign execution to advance SME’s strategic marketing goals
Provide guidance and mentorship to entry-level proposal and marketing team members
Participate in go/no-go meetings and capture planning activities
Flexibly support the marketing team with additional tasks such as event coordination, social media content, internal communications, and other marketing projects as assigned
Maintain a strong working knowledge of SME’s quality procedures, approval processes, and brand standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or related field
3+ years of experience in proposal development and marketing support, preferably in the A/E/C industry
Ability to drive proposal process from leads through submission / interview / decision / follow-up
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud
Strong writing, editing, and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with initiative and attention to detail
Experience with collaborative tools (Teams, SharePoint) and data analytics is a plus
Preferred
Creative thinker with a passion for storytelling and visual communication
Team player who can work independently and collaboratively
Commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth
Benefits
SME provides Medical, Dental, and Vision after 30 days of employment.
SME covers the premium cost of medical insurance so that you and your families never have to worry about the costs of healthcare.
401k match
Yearly profit sharing that goes directly into your 401k
Yearly performance bonuses
Yearly wage evaluations
Flexible Spending Account
Tuition Reimbursement
Competitive Paid Time Off
Volunteer Time Off
Company
SMEUSA
SMEUSA is a civil engineering company that offers development, construction and consulting services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mark Kramer, PE
CEO
Chuck Gemayel
Chief Operations Officer / Senior Vice President
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