Proposal Manager - Marketing

With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands-on approach of a local company.

JOB TITLE: Proposal Manager - Marketing

REPORTS TO: Senior Director, Marketing

LOCATION:  Chicago, IL

At Pepper, our employees are a critical part of our success, and we employ the highest caliber of people in the industry. We value the contributions of our employees and are committed to a culture of continuous learning, improvement, and innovation. 

Position Summary

Responsible for managing the creation of proposals, presentations and marketing materials. The Marketing Manager is involved in strategic marketing developments relating to all levels of Pepper Construction. The ability to effectively manage time, multi-task and pay close attention to detail are essential to this position.

Major Responsibilities

• Work with the marketing team and proposed project team to develop and direct differentiator-based strategy, outlines, proposals, qualifications packages and presentation materials for all pursuits.
• Manage the response process for RFQs and RFPs; lead the writing, development and compilation of information.
• Lead preparations for interviews and presentations. Coach and direct the interview team at rehearsals as appropriate.
• Edit and revise work developed by others prior to submittal.
• Manage the marketing team and create an enthusiastic, responsive, client-first, service-oriented culture.
• Work in a team atmosphere with all other areas of Marketing, Communications and Business Development.
• Assist employees with marketing questions, concerns and issues in a timely and effective manner.

Position Requirements

• BS in Marketing, Communications or related field
• 6+ years' experience in marketing field with at least two years of marketing proposal experience
• Management experience preferred
• Experience working in construction, engineering and architectural field
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft applications, particularly InDesign and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong proofreading and editing skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of the fundamental principles of graphic layout
• Ability to create and maintain a collaborative team environment; to build relationships and effectively work with all levels of employees.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

The target salary for this position is $95,000. We consider many factors when determining actual hiring salary.  These factors may include location, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, internal equity, and market demands.

Pepper Construction is dedicated to offering our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that prioritizes their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We offer medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans, a generous 401k match, and a student loan repayment benefit.  In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, and personal days, Pepper offers fully paid medical and parental leave, mental health services, and more.

For additional information, visit www.pepperconstruction.com.

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.