GAI seeks a skilled highly motivated resultsdriven Marketing Specialist 2 to join our dynamicPower and EnergyMarketing Team. This challenging and rewarding position will include coordinating the pursuit process and preparation of winning proposals LOIs qualifications and presentations; producing marketing collateral; and supporting businessdevelopment goals in collaboration with GAIs business sector leaders and marketing technical and administrative staff.
The successful candidate will be located near GAIs Pittsburgh PA. A hybrid or inoffice work location is a viable option.
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 detailoriented team player and most importantly have a positive clientfirst 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:
- Participate in kickoff meetings proposal and qualification task scheduling review production and delivery activities
- Follow through with assigned proposal and qualification tasks to meet critical deadlines
- Coordinate with internal and external points of contact to gather requested information and materials
- Track proposal and qualification efforts and ensure scheduled milestones are met
- Assist in writing marketing and technical content
- Assist in gathering costs for proposal submissions utilizing excel
- Proofread to ensure continuity and compliance with legal technical and marketing specifications
- Support presentation efforts including presentation development rehearsals materials and logistics
- Maintain and populate detailed data in GAIs Deltek Vision database
- Coordinate conferences client events and other related businessdevelopment activities
- Assist in carrying out other programs and projects as identified
- Local travel required 20. Outofstate travel may be required 5.
General Characteristics
- Working towards leading the development and implementation of various complex internal and external marketing proposal and business development support activities under the direction and supervision of senior staff.
- Possesses basic skills continues to build on these skills and has an elevated understanding of the AEC industry and marketing practices.
- Follows processes procedures and record keeping and Quality Management System (QMS) protocols.
- Maintains and protects client and GAI proprietary and confidential information.
- Shows progress in critical thinking skills.
- Maintains and reinforces a culture of safety and integrates safe practices into all aspects of daily operations.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Light local travel. Occasional outofstate travel.
- Recommends and leads the development of innovative strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Assists Task Managers (TMs) or Project Managers (PMs) with aspects of projects.
- If assigned as direct supervisor: skilled at mentoring; decision making and conflict resolution; delegate tasks effectively; demonstrate responsibility and leadership skills; role model for others to follow
Minimum Years of Experience
Education
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent* in marketing graphic design writing business or similar field of study preferred
Certification/Licensure
Technical Responsibilities
- Working towards leading complex marketing activities across one or more of the following areas: Proposals/Qualifications Presentations/Meeting Logistics
- Marketing Materials Development & Maintenance: handouts project profiles resumes service summaries brochures etc.
- Business Development Activities: Conferences sponsorships client events advertising initiatives awards lead and opportunities tracking vendor registrations research website/social media content etc.
- Writing: Preparing marketing and technical content/proofreading to ensure continuity and compliance with legal marketing and technical specifications.
- Graphic Design: Design of custom graphics to visually convey complex ideas.
- Data Management: Supporting the entry and maintenance of data in GAIs CRM.
- Public Outreach Support
- Special Projects: Assist in carrying out other programs and special projects as identified. Internal group initiatives.
- If assigned as direct supervisor: manage and lead employees; mentor and motivate; communicate (including listening); be available to employees; give regular performance feedback; enforce GAI policy and disseminate internal announcements; and foster teamwork and provide regular overall feedback to staff members
Project and Task Management
- Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines and scope.
- Works as part of a team and coordinates work with others.
- Strengthens internal client relationships and knowledge.
- Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of assigned projects.
- Assigns tasks to other staff as needed.
- Assists TMs and PMs with preparing project scopes schedules and plans for assigned aspects of projects.
- May become specialized within a specific discipline.
Management Responsibility
- Receives general direction on key objectives. Receives guidance on unconventional/complex problems direction on modified techniques and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.
- Mentors junior staff by providing guidance explaining responsibilities and reviewing work products.
- Generates well written and technically sound marketing documents with little assistance and requiring minor edits.
- Assigning and overseeing tasks under the direct supervision of the task manager and maintaining budgets and schedules; keeping very close communication with Task Managers; assisting Project Managers or Task Manager with proposal preparation; scopes of work and project component cost estimates.
Communication Skills
- Possess advanced oral and written communication skills. Identifies and acknowledges principles of teamwork and leadership.
- Highly organized creative and detail oriented. Ability to multitask and prioritize work.
- Interacts well with internal project team members Project Managers and various Department Managerial Staff.
- Interacts with clients and external parties with close oversight.
- Performs well with client and other external communications.
- Takes initiative and proactively anticipates tasks.
- Supports go/nogo decisions.
- Supports the development of pursuit client and marketing plans.
- Leads the identification of marketing activities to align with pursuit client and business plan objectives.
- If assigned as direct supervisor: communication (focusing on listening) skills; interacts with employees and various managerial staff regarding employee performance hiring and coordination with HR on performance issues of staff; merit increases; keep employees informed of company news and policy changes.
Why GAI
At GAI exceptional people have an exceptional place to workgrowleadand 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 acollaborativeteam thats committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.
Benefits To Working at GAI Include:
- Competitive salary GAI is committed to paying marketbased salaries
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical vision dentalcompanypaidLong Term Disability andShortTermDisability(benefits start within 30 days of hire)
- NewpaidMaternity/Paternity/Adoption program
- Generous Paid Time Offand7 paid holidays
- 401k company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority