Job Description:

• Salary is $60,000 - $80,000 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.