Marketing Proposal & Pursuit Specialist - Any United States Office at Arcadis U.S.Inc. in Long Island City, New York

Job Description:

Arcadis is searching for a Marketing Proposal & Pursuit Specialist , with over five years of experience, to join our growing Water Business Line team, and to collaborate with our planning, engineering, and construction consulting teams.

Preferred location: Arcadis offers remote work flexibility and is open to candidates based in the continental United States.

This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join our national team with support from one of the best-qualified full-service water consulting firms in the country. The Marketing Proposal & Pursuit Specialist, with the support of a strong internationally recognized staff, will utilize their expertise and knowledge of the full pursuit process, from positioning and capture planning through post-proposal submittal debriefing, in supporting client teams to successfully win projects. Their primary focus is the planning, scheduling, development, and finalization of responses to client requests for qualification, proposals, bids, and presentations that result in contract and/or project awards.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborates with other Marketing Proposal & Pursuit Specialists, Regional Directors, Area Leaders, Principal-in-Charge (PICs), assigned Pursuit Managers, and Project Managers (PMs) to support proposal preparation and production.
• Participates in capture planning/win strategy development with key role of identifying proposal needs (e.g., resources, materials, information, expertise, etc.) and in developing and carrying out win strategy tactics.
• Plans and conducts research of internal capabilities and resources to meet opportunity specific requirements, collects information/materials and works with capture/proposal teams to develop new or tailored information/materials.
• Serves as lead proposal manager or proposal support resource to accomplish the following:

• Review and interpret RFPs.
• Develop proposal management plans.
• Develop/manage/respond to data calls.
• Develop kickoff and other meeting agendas.
• Coordinate proposal team activities and meetings
• Develop/drive schedules.
• Facilitate quality reviews.
• Drive RFP compliance/requirements
• Meet proposal production and delivery deadlines.

• Writes new text and/or tailors existing materials, which may include interviewing staff/technical experts, incorporating win strategy/capture plan information into text, meeting RFP requirements, and providing the most competitive RFP responses.
• Assists other Marketing and Proposal Specialists with planning, reporting, research, client/PIC communication, etc. as needed/available.
• Provides clear, concise written and verbal instructions and directions for proposal team action items and follows up on progress.
• Develops proposal specific templates and data call requests.
• Works with graphic designers and other proposal team members to communicate requirements, needs, and product expectations.
• Coordinates with other Marketing and Proposal Specialists for resources/support, expertise, and workload balancing.
• Performs a variety of data and knowledge management activities, such as updating, organizing, cataloging, and storing information for current and future proposal/marketing needs.
• Supports business development pipeline information collection, updating and report preparation.
• Supports other client development efforts, such as Corporate Marketing/Communications, High Performance Team and Tools & Systems Team as needed and available.

Skills and Abilities:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and professional demeanor - speaks clearly and concisely, listens, and gets clarification in one-on-one and group situations.
• Experience developing and writing proposals; thorough understanding of the RFP and proposal-development processes.
• Writing and editing skills.
• Experience in persuasive writing and developing features, advantages, and benefits.
• Able to work flexible schedule (e.g., extra hours to meet deadlines, etc.) and able to shift priorities frequently while maintaining attention to detail, meet deadlines, and achieve high quality standards.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills; must be able to work and communicate effectively with diverse internal staff (technical, operations, client development, marketing/communications) and teaming partners and give clear, concise directions; able to understand and organize large volumes of information.
• Experience with facilitation and strategy, capture planning, and developing vision statements.
• Experience with corporate branding / marketing.
• Experience with creative writing / technical writing
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office & Adobe Creative Suite.
• Advanced abilities in Adobe InDesign
• Graphic skills

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years of A/E/C industry experience as a marketing, proposal, or business development specialist.
• Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, marketing, business administration, engineering, science or architecture or a related field is required (or equivalent professional experience).

• CPSM Certification
• APMP Certification
• Artistic, creative individual

Why Choose Arcadis?

Arcadis is the leading global design and consulting firm for natural and built assets, and we invite you to join us in partnering with our clients to deliver truly exceptional and sustainable outcomes. Contribute to the world's most high-profile and transformative projects, from shopping centers in Shanghai and improved traffic flow in Atlanta to state-of-the-art rail systems in Doha, coastal defenses for Manhattan and cleaner air in Los Angeles. Work alongside the industry's foremost thought leaders and accomplished professionals, generating effective, real-world results. We are Arcadis: 27,000 people in more than 70 countries, creating value by applying our collective wisdom to every challenge. Our culture is collaborative, we believe in diversity and the power of global teamwork, and we own the responsibility to sustain the Earth and its people in a safe and balanced way. Arcadis. Improving quality of life.

Water is the world's most critical resource. At Arcadis, we work tirelessly to help protect this natural resource, focusing on the entire water cycle. From source to tap, managing rivers and coast zones, urban and rural water supply, and issues related to climate change and rising sea levels, our specialists, engineers and scientists help address all of the challenges facing water. Using cutting-edge technologies, collaborating to develop innovative solutions and tapping into global learning development resources, we are uniquely positioned to provide safe and secure water services that support the demand of a rapidly changing world. Join our team to start improving quality of life today.

EEO statement

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.