CDM Smith Senior Marketing and Proposal Specialist Wheeling, West Virginia Apply Now We are open to this position being based at any of our offices nationwide. As a member of the CDM Smith team, you would contribute to our mission by: Developing, writing, editing, and proofreading content for proposals, presentations, resumes, project descriptions, and related marketing materials of a complex nature for our transportation clients. Planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing strategies for marketing and business development efforts nationwide. Applying creativity/strategic insight while leading brainstorming, storyboarding, and other strategy development sessions. Utilizing a theme-based approach for the development of proposal and presentation efforts. Updating information in the CDM Smith firmwide database of resumes, project descriptions, proposals, and qualification packages. Ensuring that marketing and visual presentation information and files are maintained and up to date. Being actively involved in the CDM Smith marketing discipline group by participating on task forces and committees, as available. Developing business development, marketing, facilitation, and writing skills through internal and external training sources and associations membership and committee involvement. Job Title: Senior Marketing and Proposal Specialist Group: TSG Employment Type: Regular Minimum Qualifications: 6 years of related experience Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Preferred Qualifications: B.A. or B.S. in Communications, English, Business, Journalism, or related degree. Prior experience working for an architectural or engineering firm, specifically within the transportation industry. Proficient in MS Office 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, and SharePoint applications; advanced skills in Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint, including use of styles and templates. Ability to effectively coordinate projects by communicating with remote team members. Experience in editing/proofreading narrative written by technical professionals. Practical experience in facilitating large and small groups in strategy and proposal development. The ability to work under rigid time constraints where a narrow margin for errors or delays is allowed. The ability to organize and negotiate on project schedules and manage multiple deadlines and assignments. Experience with business development/marketing process models (such as Dag Knudsen, Miller-Heiman, Shipley). Excellent command of grammar, the AP Style Manual, and spelling. EEO Statement: We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build, and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Why CDM Smith?: Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith) Join Us CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold. Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive, and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth, and development for every employee. Job Site Location: Southeast United States Amount of Travel Required: 5% Assignment Category: No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position. Skills and Abilities: Excellent command of grammar and spelling. Proficient in MS Office 365, Adobe Creative Suite, and SharePoint applications. Demonstrated knowledge of business development models. Ability to organize, negotiate, and drive proposal schedules. Ability to facilitate formal meetings. J-18808-Ljbffr