Regional Proposal/Marketing Specialist

Golder Associates is a respected, employee-owned global company founded in 1960 and specializing in consulting, design, and construction services for the earth, environment, and energy.

Golder Associates Inc. is seeking a Regional Proposal and Marketing Manager to support the Great Lakes region of the United States. We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and excellent writing skills. This position will be located in our Lansing, Michigan office. Periodic travel between offices may be required.

Reporting to the North American Marketing Leader, the successful candidate will work closely with the Great Lakes Operations Manager and senior staff to identify and develop business opportunities for Golder’s operations in Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana. This role has broad marketing responsibilities; leading and executing proposals is a large part of the work. The successful candidate will:

Directly contribute and provide professional support to opportunity pursuit and proposal efforts:

• Assist the Operations Managers with tracking proposal backlog and ensuring it is accurate
• Assist staff in developing and implementing client action plans
• Facilitate marketing and assist with business development meetings
• Assist staff in developing and tracking business opportunities and leads
• Facilitate and/or lead opportunity development strategy sessions
• Assist with Go/No Go decision making for opportunity and proposal pursuits
• Lead the coordination, development, editing, and production of multi-office proposals
• Assist with interview strategy, develop presentations, and coach rehearsals
• Coordinate the completion of proposal debriefings
• Undertake analysis of competitive environment and trendsCoordinate and contribute to marketing strategy and tactics:
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• Assist offices and groups in developing and implementing yearly regional marketing plans
• Guide and support the development of valuable, client-focused marketing collateral, including statements of qualification, brochures, and presentations
• Strategize and organize participation in conferences and events
• Assist in the development and implementation of brand strategy

Help build an exceptional marketing support structure:

• Work closely with global marketing team to define marketing materials and programs
• Champion and assist in the continuous improvement of proposal processes, products, and win rates
• Provide training and support to marketing and technical staff on processes and resources
• Actively engage with the North American Marketing and Proposals team, Operations Managers, sector leaders, and other stakeholders
• Implement marketing initiatives throughout the region

Our ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Minimum 4 years of A/E/C marketing and proposal experience
• BA in marketing, communication, or journalism
• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Acrobat) to create client collateral and proposals
• Proficient in Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with client relationship management tools

• Excellent English writing and grammar skills 

The successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work under pressure with multiple tasks and deadlines.

Our ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Minimum 4 years of A/E/C marketing and proposal experience
• BA in marketing, communication, or journalism
• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Acrobat) to create client collateral and proposals
• Proficient in Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with client relationship management tools
• Excellent English writing and grammar skills

The successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work under pressure with multiple tasks and deadlines.

Our Staff Benefit from:

• An option to purchase shares in Golder Associates 
• Career and personal development opportunities and support of personal growth 
• Employee mentoring program 
• Competitive benefits and remuneration packages 

 
At Golder Associates, we strive to be the most respected global group specializing in ground engineering and environmental services. Employee-owned since our formation in 1960, we have created a unique culture with pride in ownership, resulting in long-term organizational stability. Our professionals take the time to build an understanding of our clients’ needs and of the specific environments in which they operate. Golder has experienced steady growth in the number of people we employ and our technical capabilities. We now employ over 7,000 people who operate from more than 170 offices across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America and South America. 

Golder Associates Inc. is a drug free employer and undertakes drug and alcohol testing as allowed by law and pursuant to its Drug Free Workplace Policy. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.