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Proposal Specialist

Bolton & Menk has a new opportunity for an entry-level Proposal Specialist to join our Corporate Headquarters in Mankato.

In this role you will work collaboratively with our Marketing Team, Work Group Leaders and Project Managers to support the process of successful project pursuits. You will be responsible for assisting the proposal process to include the organization, development and production of proposals and other information to professionally position Bolton & Menk, Inc. to win proposals and future work. We are looking to add an enthusiastic and positive team member to our team who is self-motivated and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects at once. If you are a self-starter who is able to see the big picture and work well under pressure, we are looking for you!

What you will be doing:
  • Serves on proposal team, assisting with proposal development activities including developing effective win strategies, themes and discriminators with technical staff; and contributes to technical solution/content development within a defined proposal schedule.
  • Analyzes RFP content and amendments.
  • Develops exceptional proposals and responses to solicitations that highlight and emphasize the differentiators associated with the organization’s approach and strategy for specific opportunities.
  • Guides technical staff through the proposal development process.
  • Writes cover letters, executive summaries, resumes, project descriptions, and formats and edits proposals.
  • Performs quality assurance/control checks on proposal submittals and acts as a resource to marketing specialists, marketing coordinators, and technical proposal champions for proposal preparation assistance.
  • Prepares presentations and other sales tools.
  • Assists with coordination of graphics and proposal production.
  • Maintains staff qualifications, project descriptions, and other proposal copy.

What we are looking for:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field from an accredited college or university.
  • Experience in writing proposals, case studies, and/or white papers - preferably with a professional services organization. (Internship experiences will be considered).
  • Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Advanced skills with desktop publishing software (i.e. Adobe Creative Suite).
  • Beneficial skills include graphic design capabilities, experience with Adobe Photoshop, experience with project management, basic understanding of the AEC industry, knowledge of marketing/client databases, knowledge of proposal processes.
  • Excellent skills in client needs assessment, meeting quality standards for service, and evaluation of client satisfaction.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent composition, grammar, editing, and proofreading skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license as travel to various job sites may be required.

WHY BOLTON & MENK?
Work with a creative and hardworking team, who believe in client satisfaction and building relationships. For over 70 years Bolton & Menk, Inc. has served public and private clients in the Upper Midwest with comprehensive planning, design and construction engineering and surveying services. The employees at Bolton & Menk are seeking hard working and ambitious co-workers to join us to deliver tomorrow’s leading infrastructure projects. Bolton & Menk is employee-owned, is ranked among ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms and is a Top 150 Workplace in Minnesota. With over 500 employees and 18 offices in Minnesota, Iowa and North Dakota there are always new challenges and career development opportunities available.

OUR BENEFITS
At Bolton & Menk, we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules and career development opportunities. Learn more here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/our-benefits
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We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team.

Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.