GES - Global Experience Specialists is Hiring a Proposal and Marketing Specialist (Exhibitions) Near Las Vegas, NV
Overview Are you a proposal maven and creative enthusiast? Do you develop and manage complex, standout RFP responses that tell a story and bring brands to life? Are you continually looking for unique and bold ways to deliver successful proposals? We are looking for a proposal expert who is creative and client-centric and can build brand experience ideas and brainstorm with a larger team. We are seeking someone with a passion for building a story through a proposal and not being afraid to try new creative approaches. Our ideal candidate will collaborate with internal teams to bring our responses to the next level. This is a strategic and executional role that will support the proposal response lifecycle from start to finish. Working with our business development team, you will coordinate with subject matter experts throughout our company in the preparation of proposals and presentations to help GES renew accounts and win new business. This position calls for a collaborative and creative individual with exceptional interpersonal communication, writing, editing, digital and project management skills. The preferred candidate is proactive, solution-oriented, creative, and is comfortable working In a deadline-driven environment. Ideal candidates will have a proven record of success in managing complex proposals across a variety of industries. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make an impact and grow your career with our remarkable team at GES. Responsibilities
Compile, customize, edit, and format all proposal deliverables. Ability to create compelling RFP responses and presentations that are tailored to each opportunity.
General overall proposal response management.
Ensure compliance with the RFP requirements, prepare written responses, develop and maintain the required outline of the RFP and ensure timely submission.
Identify all graphic design needs and engage appropriate design resources in a timely manner. Ability to create and/or work with a design resource to create product collateral, standard RFP templates and PowerPoint decks.
Organize and lead kick-off meetings/calls/reviews, determine response requirements, assign responsibilities to cross-functional partners and/or team members.
Develop key messaging voice and tone of proposal and presentation deliverables. Create and maintain accurate and persuasive content to be used in RFP documents.
Provide writing templates to guide proposal contributors.
Schedule regular check-ins with proposal contributors to discuss content being written and the content desired.
Develop content and help manage ongoing content library.
Conduct proposal and presentation quality assurance/quality control.
Support Proposal and Marketing Manager with a variety of other proposal-related tasks.
Coordinate with manager of the automated proposal tool to ensure inventory of RFP responses, key company facts and graphics are updated on an ongoing basis.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree (Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design or related field preferred).
Minimum of two years of experience responding to RFPs with experience managing the proposal process from start to finish.
Experience customizing PowerPoint decks and using master slides.
Comfortable using Adobe CC design software (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) to create or edit custom graphics.
Competency with desktop publishing skills using Microsoft Word. Familiarity with Excel and Sharepoint a plus.
A strong sense of organization and time/deadline management with strict attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills and an extraordinary customer service ethic.
Exceptional writing skills and grammatical accuracy.
Independent, self-starter and motivated by a fast-paced and highly dynamic environment.
Demonstrated flexibility to manage multiple tasks, solve problems, and schedule work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
Proven ability to develop relationships and thrives working as part of a team.
Demonstrated ability to think creatively and strategically. Takes initiative to innovate and solve problems. Enjoys and thrives with helping create the overall theme and look and feel of the proposal/presentation deliverables.
Experience using Teams for virtual meetings/conference calls.
Salesforce proficiency a plus.
Flexibility to occasionally work evenings and/or weekends to meet proposal deadlines. This sometimes requires flexible work hours due to the location of internal clients across the country.
Work Environment Our team members are our family, so we help our team members care for their families. The rewards of joining GES are extensive. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees. Here are some of the highlights:
Competitive salaries
401K with company match
Healthcare/vision/dental insurance
Wellness benefits
Career development program
Employee assistance program
Vacation time
Community involvement opportunities
Team activities
And much more…… EEO Information We are making intentional efforts to promote positive work environments that welcome a variety of backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and understand that for our community to thrive, we must appreciate and celebrate each one of our team members’ own uniqueness.