Senior Proposal Specialist - #2905

Wade Trim

Cleveland, Ohio

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Development, Business Growth, Business Processes, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Develop and Maintain Customers, English Language, Graphic Design, Graphical Presentations, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Market Segmentation, Marketing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Production Schedule, Proposal Development, Proposal Schedule, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Revenue Growth, Safety/Work Safety, Sales Proposals, Schedule Development, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Editing, Time Management, Work From Home, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Cleveland, Ohio
POSTED
30+ days ago
What We Offer:
 
Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, TIE, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Rotation Program, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.
 
Position Description:
 
Wade Trim's team of 20+ marketing professionals support business development for four client market segments - Water; Community Design; Industrial, Commercial, and Energy; and Transportation. We are looking for a Senior Proposal Specialist to join our Marketing Team.
 

Typical responsibilities include:

  • Lead development of proposals and presentations for pursuit in all market segments in Florida, Georgia, Texas, and North Carolina.
  • Facilitate pursuit teams through color reviews, develop qualifications, edit technical approaches, and incorporate key sales messages throughout proposals.
  • Support multiple pursuit efforts concurrently.
  • Maintain established quality standards.
  • Manage proposal production schedule and on-time delivery of compliant proposals.
  • Collaborate with engineers, planners, graphic designers, and other marketing professionals to deliver winning proposals and presentations.
  • Lead teams in shortlist presentation development and delivery.
  • Support maintenance of key marketing information systems through consistent proposal closeout.
  • Foster use of our Grow Business sales process throughout the organization.  
  • Maintain excellent client relations.
  • Maintain a safe working environment.

Education:

  • Bachelor of Arts degree in English, Communications or Marketing

Skills/Experience:

  • 10+ years of experience 
  • Excellent organizational skills to accommodate multiple tasks simultaneously, work is undertaken in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Excellent communication skills when dealing with all individuals at all levels.
  • Strong writing skills as well as excellent creative skills to enhance the graphic presentation of materials.
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, Unanet CRM, Joist AI, and Open Asset desired.
About Wade Trim:
 
Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We’ve been solving complex engineering challenges for a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.
 
Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm’s future through strategic planning. Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least three days a week and connects them virtually when working from home.
 
To solve our clients’ toughest challenges, we’ve devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients’ needs.
 
Wade Trim’s success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.
 
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a friendly environment, please submit your resume by visiting the Careers section of our website at http://www.wadetrim.com/careers.
 
Wade Trim is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Company

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Wade Trim

Description:

At Wade Trim, we are committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investment. For nearly a century, we’ve been solving complex engineering challenges to create stronger communities. Our work approach is customized to fit each client and project. We use a collaborative, friendly style – built on excellent communication before, during and after a project – to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.

Mission Statement:

Trusted partners that deliver innovative solutions built on a foundation of excellence

Vision Statement:

Sustainable infrastructure delivered nationally, for the best, by the best.

Core Values:

Our core values have stood the test of time – holding fast through Wade Trim’s leadership and changes in market conditions. We have nurtured a supportive culture that recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Six core values define what we believe and how we act.

Safety Starts with Me – Everyone goes home at the end of the day in the condition they arrived.

Value of Our People – We are committed to a diverse team that helps one another to be successful in all our endeavors.

Client Focused – We deliver technically innovative solutions our clients can stand behind, on time and within budgets.

Professional Ethics – We conduct ourselves with the highest degree of integrity, respect and truthfulness. “We do the right thing.”

Accountability – We accept responsibility for our actions and always promote open communication.

Stewardship – We are dedicated stewards of the environment and actively contribute to our professions and our communities.

 

Services:

Engineering

Planning

Surveying

Landscape Architecture

 

Locations:

Wade Trim is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. We have 20 offices located in 9 states around the nation.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Engineering Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Parking, Performance Bonus, Professional Development, 401K, Stock Options, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
1926
WEBSITE
http://www.wadetrim.com/