Bolton & Menk is in search of an experienced Proposal Specialist to join our Marketing Group. As a Top150 Workplace in Minnesota, this is a fantastic opportunity to work with a great team of professionals. Bolton & Menk is regional, consulting engineer firm with over 70 years of experience serving the Upper Midwest. This position is preferred to be based out of Mankato, but we are open to any of our other 19 locations for the right candidate!
Be part of our Marketing Group and work collaboratively with our Marketing Work Group Leader, Proposal Advisor, Marketing Coordinators and Specialists, other firm Work Group Leaders and Project Managers to support the process of successful project pursuits. You will be responsible for assisting the proposal process to include the organization, development and production of proposals and other information to professionally position Bolton & Menk, Inc. to win proposals and future work. We are looking to add an enthusiastic and positive team member to our team who is self-motivated and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects at once. If you are a self-starter who is able to see the big picture and work well under pressure, we are looking for you!
At Bolton & Menk we value employee excellence and are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining top talent. In this role, your primary duties will include:
- Serves on proposal team, assisting with proposal development activities including developing effective win strategies, themes and discriminators with technical staff; and contributes to technical solution/content development within a defined proposal schedule.
- Analyzes RFP content and amendments.
- Develops exceptional proposals and responses to solicitations that highlight and emphasize the differentiators associated with the organization’s approach and strategy for specific opportunities.
- Guides technical staff through the proposal development process.
- Writes cover letters, executive summaries, resumes, project descriptions, and formats and edits proposals.
- Performs quality assurance/control checks on proposal submittals and acts as a resource to marketing specialists, marketing coordinators, and technical proposal champions for proposal preparation assistance.
- Prepares presentations and other sales tools.
- Assists with coordination of graphics and proposal production.
- Maintains staff qualifications, project descriptions, and other proposal copy.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in technical communication, communications, marketing, journalism, or related field from an accredited college or university
- 1 year of experience in writing proposals, case studies, and white papers - preferably with a professional services organization
- Excellent composition, grammar, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Proficient in Adobe Indesign with a strong eye for visually appealing document layouts
- Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Advanced skills with desktop publishing software (i.e. Adobe Creative Suite).
- Must be analytical with attention to detail, able to multi-task, and be well organized
- Must be strategic, creative, and solutions focused thinker
Preferred Skills/Experience
- Beneficial skills include graphic design capabilities, experience with Adobe Photoshop
- Experience with project management,
- Basic understanding of the AEC industry
- Knowledge of marketing/client databases and proposal processes
WHY BOLTON & MENK?
Work with a creative and hardworking team, who believe in client satisfaction and building relationships. For almost 70 years Bolton & Menk, Inc. has served public and private clients in the Upper Midwest with comprehensive planning, design and construction engineering and surveying services. The employees at Bolton & Menk are seeking hard working and ambitious co-workers to join us to deliver tomorrow’s leading infrastructure projects. Bolton & Menk is employee-owned, is ranked among ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms and is a Top 150 Workplace in Minnesota. With over 550 employees and 21 offices in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and North Carolina, there are always new challenges and career development opportunities available.
OUR BENEFITS
At Bolton & Menk, we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules and career development opportunities. Learn more here:https://www.bolton-menk.com/careers
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We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please no walk ins, applicants must apply online.
Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
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