Senior Marketing Proposal Manager

*THIS IS NOT AN INTERNAL CBIZ TALENT SOLUTIONS ROLE*

CBIZ Talent Solutions is partnering with a 100% employee‑owned engineering/architecture firm to identify a Senior Marketing Proposal Manager.

We welcome professionals who are equal parts strategist, storyteller, project manager, and collaborator—individuals who enjoy helping technical teams communicate their value, supporting business development efforts, and contributing to the growth of a dynamic, client‑focused organization.

Location – The firm offers a flexible hybrid work model and is open to candidates based in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Farmington Hills, Macomb, Lansing, Toledo, or Cincinnati.
About the opportunity
Our client is a professional architectural/engineering, civil engineering, environmental, and construction services consulting firm that serves educational, governmental, healthcare, commercial, industrial, and private clients. They are committed to delivering exceptional service, outstanding technical quality, and establishing long‑term client relationships.

What you’ll do
The Senior Marketing Proposal Manager will help with the firm’s pursuit, proposal, and business development efforts. This marketing specialist will serve as a strategic partner in shaping winning proposal strategies, strengthening brand positioning, and supporting corporate marketing initiatives that drive growth.

Directs the strategy and execution of proposal submissions, working closely with technical teams, BD, and marketing staff to develop compelling and compliant content.

Coordinates the production and assembly of marketing support materials, including qualifications packages, proposals, presentations, and interview materials.

Leads and supports interview preparation, including content development, graphic design, and strategic messaging.

Ensures high‑quality work output, accuracy, and compliance with client requirements.

Manages the writing and editing process to maintain excellence in all deliverables.

Market Research & Strategic Marketing

Conducts and oversees market research to identify target markets, client opportunities, and industry trends to inform marketing strategies.

Develops and executes marketing strategies for campaigns, trade shows, speaking engagements, awards submissions, social media, digital marketing, and PR efforts.

Brand Management & Communications

Enforces branding standards to ensure consistency with corporate marketing goals and best practices.

Crafts compelling marketing materials, including proposals, presentations, collateral, and digital content, utilizing advanced graphic design and persuasive writing skills.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Marketing Operations

Serves as a key liaison with internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project timelines, messaging, and deliverables.

Collaborate with the Marketing Operations team to drive an integrated approach to marketing deliverables, ensuring synergy across design and communications.

Plays a key role in refining marketing processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency, and supporting the evolution of the firm’s marketing and business development approach.

Events, Industry Engagement & External Visibility

Takes a leadership role in organizing and managing industry events, tradeshows, and networking opportunities.

Actively participates in industry‑specific professional organizations (i.e., ACEC, SMPS) and stays informed of marketing trends within the A/E/C industry.

Mentors and provides guidance and training to junior marketing staff, ensuring consistency in messaging, proposal development, and branding efforts while fostering professional development and knowledge sharing.

What you’ll bring

8+ years of marketing experience, ideally from a consulting environment

Background leading proposals and pursuit strategies end‑to‑end

Strong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate technical content into compelling client‑facing materials

Advanced proficiency in InDesign / Adobe Creative Suite

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.

CBIZ Talent Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CBIZ Talent Solutions does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under the law.

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