GAI seeks a skilled, highly motivated, results-driven Marketing Manager to join our dynamic Power and Energy Marketing Team. This challenging and rewarding position will include providing guidance, leadership, and support to Business Sector, Division, and Group leaders in the development and implementation of various internal and external business development, marketing, proposal, and strategic planning efforts.
The successful candidate will be located near GAI's Pittsburgh, PA; Orlando, FL; Louisville, KY; or Green Bay, WI offices. A hybrid or in-office work location is a viable option, and this position is eligible for a sign-on bonus. A remote position will be considered for the right candidate that is located within a reasonable distance to one of the above offices.
Our ideal candidate is passionate about pursuit success, process improvement, and committed to proposal excellence. If you also have excellent organizational and communication skills, perform well under deadlines, are a detail-oriented team player, and, most importantly, have a positive, client-first attitude, we want to hear from you!
Join GAI and make your mark where exceptional professionals can work, learn, lead, and achieve.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides guidance, leadership, and support to Business Sector, Division, and/or Group leaders in the development and implementation of various internal and external business development, marketing, proposal, and strategic planning efforts.
- Supports the identification of quality clients and tracking of leads and opportunities.
- Leads the creation of materials to support business development efforts such as brochures, leave behinds, presentations, qualification packages, etc.
- Supports go/no-go decisions on clients and pursuits.
- Leads the completion of responses to RFPs/RFQs/RFIs/EOIs/etc.
- Supports the development of strategic partnerships to align with pursuit, client, and business plan objectives (subconsultants, contractors, local officials, and other strategic partners).
- Provides guidance and support in the identification of marketing activities to support pursuit, client, and business plan objectives and leads the implementation of these activities including but not limited to advertising, conferences, events, sponsorships, design award submittals, speaker proposal/presentations, website and social media content, articles, brochures, service briefs, project profiles, content development, etc.
- Maintains data per established processes.
- Leads or supports special projects.
- Leads or supports strategic planning, procedural, and operational initiatives for the P&E Marketing Team.
- Mentors and coaches colleagues.
Qualifications:
- 12+ years of prior A/E/C industry experience as a Proposal Coordinator/Manager is required.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
Competencies:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
- Deltek Vision (or similar database programs) experience is a plus.
- Competent proofreading and editing skills.
- Ability to use templates.
- Ability to design new content/graphics is a plus.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships.
- Ability to document and process information quickly and accurately, with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to identify and seek needed information/research skills.
- Flexible and able to balance priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously within tight schedules.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, on a limited basis, to meet proposal deadlines.
- Light, local travel is required (up to 20%). Occasional out-of-state travel may be required (less than 5%).
**Proposal writing and layout samples are strongly encouraged – please include a URL on your resume or include PDF samples with your resume.
Why GAI:
At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S., and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that’s committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.
GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion through fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints. We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas.
Benefits To Working at GAI Include:
- Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability and Short Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire).
- New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program.
- Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays .
- 401k company match.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
