Proposal Writer/Marketing Communications Specialist

Position Summary:

Working closely with the Sales and Account Management teams the Proposal Writer/Marketing Communications Specialist develops, writes, and edits proposals, presentations, and marketing support material. Supports sales and marketing efforts that includes writing and reviewing RFPs and RFIs, developing proposal task lists, tracking proposal development and producing marketing collateral to support department efforts.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinates all aspects of proposal development from initial receipt of RFP/RFI to final delivery. 
• Develops and streamlines processes for proposal development. 
• Performs follow-up with sales personnel to review proposal content and track status. 
• Meets both internal and external customer expectations for proposal content and delivery deadlines. 
• Interfaces with sales team to develop and prepare responses to large-scale bids, proposals, and qualification packages. 
• Writes and edits in support of sales efforts. This includes both standard, reusable text as well as custom text. 
• Reviews and understands intended customer marketing strategy. 
• Coordinates new marketing information such as company backgrounds, qualifications, operation processes, maps, charts, etc. 
• Performs market research. 
• Effectively communicates project scope as defined by the customer. 
• Meets internal and external deadlines. 
• Ensure written marketing materials, website content, collateral, social media content, and blogs adhere to corporate guidelines, standards and branding.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist with special corporate communications and events, e.g. tradeshows, holiday mailings, employee recognitions, gatherings, invitations, client events. 
• Adhere to all CorpTrav policies and procedures. 
• Cooperate with and assist all levels of CorpTrav to promote success of company. 
• Keep current with industry trends and technology changes. 
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field.

Required Knowledge:

• Knowledge of RFP processes and project management skills. 
• Knowledge of the travel industry, specifically the corporate travel industry preferred.

Experience Required:

• 4 or more years of experience writing proposals, responding to RFPs, technical writing, copy writing, editing or related experience.

Skills/Abilities:

• Expert level skills with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Publisher, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to meet strict deadlines with strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail and quality. 
• Website maintenance and internet skills.

Comprehensive benefits plan. Competitive salary commiserate with experience.