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The Collective · 22 hours ago

Marketing and Proposal Specialist

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The Collective is a team of passionate professionals shaping workplaces that perform, inspire, and endure. They are seeking a Marketing and Proposal Specialist to design, write, and produce compelling proposals and marketing materials while collaborating closely with various teams to enhance the company's brand presence.

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Hiring Manager

Tim Thomas

Responsibilities

Design, write, and produce compelling proposals, presentations, and other marketing and BD collateral in line with The Collective’s brand standards

Support business development strategic efforts to track current success and preposition for future efforts

Break down bid requirements and facilitate communication throughout the proposal process

Develop and deliver creative, engaging, and compliant proposals in coordination with the Project Manager for each bid

Deliver proposals that adhere to The Collective guidelines for written and visual communication

Suggest and develop updates and improvements to the proposal process wherever possible

Contribute to the development of the company’s marketing digital asset library, including case studies and boilerplate content

Assemble and deliver physical proposal packages as needed

Support the development of presentations, pitch decks, award submissions, and lookbooks as required, working with leadership and project leads that show The Collective brand well, and outline our unique selling proposition clearly

Perform multiple marketing efforts against tight deadlines

Learn, understand, and promote The Collective’s portfolio of work

Collaborate on the creation of branded marketing collateral, presentations, and sales tools

Assist in maintaining The Collective’s visual and verbal identity across materials and touchpoints

Contribute to storytelling through project write-ups, case studies, and proposal narratives

Organize and manage content libraries, product data, and reference materials for proposal accuracy and efficiency

Research and present SWAG options to leadership. And ultimately order and manage inventory

Research and present holiday gift options to leadership. And ultimately order and manage deliveries

Maintain accurate records of client, real estate broker, architecture and design firm contacts

Qualification

Proposal DevelopmentMarketing StrategyGraphic DesignMicrosoft Office SuiteCreative WritingTime ManagementCollaborationAttention to Detail

Required

3-5 years of experience in marketing, communications, graphic design, or a related field

Strong writing and organizational skills with attention to tone, clarity, and detail

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel); Pitch, Canva, and Adobe Creative Cloud experience is a plus

Comfort using cloud-based file management tools such as SharePoint, Dropbox, and Box

Interest in interior design, architecture, or creative industries

Strong time-management skills and the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously

A proactive mindset — someone who sees what needs to be done and gets it started

Collaborative spirit and positive energy; you value teamwork and learning from others

A tailored cover letter explaining why you are the best candidate for the Marketing & Proposal Specialist position. This letter should clearly demonstrate your writing ability, attention to detail, and storytelling skills

A portfolio of work that showcases your creativity and graphic design capabilities, including examples of marketing collateral, proposals, presentations, or other relevant materials