Salary is
$80,000 - $90,000 depending on experience.
Local Candidates in the Orlando area only. This is an office based position Monday through Friday.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBLITIES:- Works with the Marketing team to prepare proposals, presentations, award submissions, etc.
- Writes resumes, boilerplate information, project descriptions, and award submissions.
- Assists with copy for web, brochures, and print, etc.
- Meets proposal deadline by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval; coordinating requirements with contributors; contributing proposal status information to review meetings; transmitting proposals.
- Gathers proposal information by identifying sources of information; coordinating submissions and collections; identifying and communicating risks associated with proposals.
- Develops proposal by assembling information including project nature, objectives/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation; writing, revising, and editing drafts including executive summaries, conclusions, and Owens' credentials.
- Maintains quality results by using templates and following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone.
- Improves proposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing approach, coordination, and boilerplate.
- Coordinates and maintains marketing files including correspondence, data, and other relevant materials. Reviews project information for accuracy.
- Assists in preparing presentations with copy and graphic design.
- Interprets complex information and presents it clearly and persuasively.
- Communicates project status, addresses obstacles, and ensures timely delivery of assignments.
QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE:- Excellent writing and communication skills are critical to this position. You MUST submit a minimum of two original writing samples. Please provide PDF (5Mb max) with resume, writing samples, examples of work, etc.
- Minimum two to three (2-3) years relevant experience in marketing or facilities management; experience in writing and responding to A/E/C proposals (i.e.: RFP, RFQ, LOI) is strongly preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Writing, Business Administration, or equivalent experience required.
- Ability to read, comprehend and execute proposal instructions and responses, tailoring responses to effectively communicate proposal strategy.
- Ability to take ownership of projects from start to finish.
- Strong computer and graphic layout skills.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Photoshop and InDesign) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and other relevant software applications.
- Attention to detail and highly organized.
- Self-starter, able to work independently and able to multi-task in a fast-paced deadline-oriented environment. You must work well under pressure and be able to occasionally work irregular hours to meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
- Team-oriented, independent thinker, and collaborative.
- Exceptional writing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong project management capabilities with a record of timely delivery.
- Leadership, influencing, and team collaboration skills.
- Strategic, analytical, and problem-solving expertise.
EXPERIENCE:- Proposal Writing: at least 2 years ; 5 years (Preferred).
- 4+ years of experience in proposal development preferred.
- Familiarity with Salesforce is a plus.
- Proven ability to collaborate with C-Suite executives.
- Background in proposal writing, bid management, marketing, consulting, and/or business development (2-4 years).
- Experience in the facilities management industry is a plus.
We look for employees who will:- Strive for professional excellence in the performance of their jobs.
- Understand and support the company's direction.
- Provide superior service to our customers and employees.
- Be flexible, innovative, and responsible to change.
- Manage human and financial resources wisely.
- Be a team player, helping others to succeed.
- Encourage open communication throughout the company.
- Treat all individuals with dignity and respect.
- Have pride in and sell Owens Realty Services to others.
- Be energetic and excited about their field of work and of others around them.
- Be able to go above and beyond what is expected of them.
- Be involved and enveloped in the entire business of our company.
