Marketing Proposal Specialist I

The Marketing Specialist I will serve as a key member of the Marketing Team responsible for the preparation of proposals, presentations, and other marketing materials for each of the firm’s sectors of work (Aviation, Transportation, Development, Facilities). This individual will work with each of the firm’s offices throughout each of the firm’s geographic regions and will be expected to manage a variety of proposals and presentations throughout the entire life cycle of the proposal process. This position will be based in AVCON's Orlando, Florida office.                                                                         

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (may include but are not limited to):

• Respond to Private and Federal, State, and Local/Municipal Government proposal requirements for a wide range of consulting engineering services.
• Assemble and prepare proposals and presentations for selected projects and contracts.
• Collaborate and work closely with Principals, Project Managers, Graphic Designers, and Senior Marketing Staff on proposals, presentations, and other marketing materials.
• Promote AVCON’s brand and mission through compelling content, storytelling, designated themes, and custom messaging.
• Utilize and maintain/update Client Relationship Management (CRM) database.
• Manage and maintain/update company marketing materials.
• Participate in various community functions, pre-proposal meetings, trade shows, and special events as needed.
• Provide support for special projects / marketing campaigns as needed and participate in marketing-related task forces and committees (internal and external) as available.
• Provide public relations, special events management, and advertising to maintain firm brand awareness.
• Nights and weekends are generally not required but may occasionally be necessary with little or no advanced notice.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Journalism, Communication, English or related field, preferred.
• 0-4+ years of experience with writing/content creation; A/E/C industry experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and other relevant graphic applications.
• Previous experience with CRM software (Deltek Vision and/or Vantagepoint, Cosential/Unanet), preferred.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication, editing and proofreading skills.
• Attention to detail and understanding of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
• Experience working independently as well as within cross-functional teams in a collaborative, professional environment.
• Strong organization and effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently and accurately, meeting deadlines and working in a fast-paced environment.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND SKILLS

• Ability to produce accurate, compliant, and compelling work (independently or with others).
• Ability to work on multiple assignments/deadlines while maintaining a high level of precision.
• Ability to contribute creative/strategic insight while participating in brainstorming and strategy development.
• Ability to utilize a theme-based approach when developing proposals, presentations, and other marketing materials.
• Ability to maintain good working relations with AVCON employees at all organizational levels.

Founded in 1988, AVCON, INC. (AVCON) serves the aviation, facilities, transportation, and development industries and employs over 120 professionals with expertise in all aspects of aviation planning and design; civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing engineering; fire protection design; utilities coordination and design; traffic planning and highway design; and a full array of design and construction support services.   AVCON has built its reputation on delivering innovative and practical engineering solutions to clients, blending economic, sustainable, and technological elements into each project. Whether working on a building facility, roadway, or airfield, AVCON offers high-level technical expertise based on more than three decades of hands-on experience ensuring the job is done right the first time. AVCON prides itself on partnering with clients in Transforming Today’s Ideas into Tomorrow’s Reality.