Proposal Specialist
Roanoke, VA 
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Job Description
Position: Proposal Specialist
Location: Roanoke, VA
Job Id: 188
# of Openings: 0
As a collaborative and innovative center of design excellence, SFCS is dedicated to defining the next generation of Living, Learning and Healing Environments. Our family-oriented culture aims to provide an exceptional employment experience through which we deliver extraordinary service. From our four regionally located offices in North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania, we provide specialization in the design of senior living, education, healthcare, and government facilities nationwide.

Our Roanoke office is currently seeking an experienced professional with strong design, organizational, communication and self-management skills as well as an unbridled enthusiasm for innovative marketing and commitment to design excellence. As the Proposal Specialist, you will be involved in strategy, responsible for the messaging, design, and managing the proposal process for the marketing department through execution. This includes working with the business development team to understand client needs, developing proposals that meet those needs and ensuring that proposals are submitted on time and in accordance with company brand and standards. You thrive in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment, are passionate about what you do and are not afraid to challenge the status quo; you bring new ideas and are open to feedback.

This position's requirements are inclusive of, but not limited to, the following:

Intrapersonal Skills and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, graphic design, or related field.
  • Minimum two years of experience in proposal coordination, graphic design, content management, creative writing and/or advertising concepts is required; experience in the AEC industry is a plus.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication and production skills.
  • Strong copywriting and proofreading skills, a keen eye for detail.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Deadline-oriented with exceptional time management and organizational skills; ability to produce high quality documents, under the pressure of multiple deadlines and within a limited period of time.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work outside of regular office hours, as needed.
  • The ability to collaborate and think creatively in a team environment.
  • Flexible team player: welcome collaboration, ability to face challenges, create solutions, hold yourself accountable, and show others you believe in the team, the process, and the goals.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Familiar with Digital Asset Management (Open Asset) tools.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Work with the Business Development Team to develop strategy, deadline-driven requests for proposal (RFP) submissions for new business opportunities.
  • Manage the development of proposals by generating written content, formatting layouts, and preparing them for submission by their deadlines.
  • Manage the development of all statement of qualifications (SOQs), resumes, presentations, and other forms of marketing collaterals.
  • Work with team members to ensure that winning themes, differentiators, and market strategies are integrated throughout the document.
  • Lead the coordinate of, and participate in, the development of proposals from strategy and messaging, through creative design, to final delivery, including content development, writing, and editing.
  • Coordinate and participate in proposal development and shepherd team members through the process.
  • Create project timelines, meetings, and tasks.
  • Ensure task deadlines for the team are being met.
  • Assist internal teams with and perform other duties, as needed.

SFCS offers a competitive salary and benefits package. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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