Proposal Manager - 2651

What We Offer:

Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Rotation Program, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

Position Description:

Proposals are created in a collaborative environment to develop the right strategy and messages to win a project. Marketing professionals bring value through their ability to steer the process, tailor qualifications to support key technical issues and messages, and write clearly and persuasively. Wade Trim is looking for a Proposal Manager to join our team and lead the development of proposals.

This opportunity is suited for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with teams, and takes pride in creating documents that are client-focused, easy to read, and visually appealing. Our team includes 20+ marketing professionals support business development for four client market segments – Water, Community Design, Industrial/Commercial/Energy, and Transportation. We welcome applicants from other industries with the skills to cross over into consulting engineering.

Please include a cover letter with your resume.

• Lead teams in the development of persuasive proposals and presentations that differentiate Wade Trim from its competitors.
• Manage proposal content and publish proposals using InDesign. Work with Graphic Designer as needed to support proposal development.
• Use and help maintain Unanet marketing database to track pursuit activities and store qualifications used in proposals.
• Supervise, mentor, and support members of the marketing team.
• Maintain a safe working environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, English, or Communications

• 10+ years of related experience required
• Experience leading proposal development efforts
• Proficiency with Adobe InDesign
• Experience using a CRM database

About Wade Trim:

Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We’ve been solving complex engineering challenges for nearly a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.

Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm’s future through strategic planning. Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least two days a week and connects them virtually when working from home.

To solve our clients’ toughest challenges, we’ve devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients’ needs.

Wade Trim’s success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a friendly environment, please submit your resume by visiting the Careers section of our website at http://www.wadetrim.com/careers.

Wade Trim is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employee.