Marketing Associate / Proposal Writer

CSG Consultants is an established and thriving, employee-owned municipal services consulting firm headquartered in Foster City, California and with offices throughout California. For over 30 years, CSG has been providing public agencies with a wide range of services, including engineering design, land development review, construction management, building plan review and inspection, fire prevention, code enforcement, planning, and sustainability program management services. Please visit www.csgengr.com for more information about our company.

CSG is seeking for a Marketing Associate/Proposal Writer.

BENEFITS OFFERED

CSG’s comprehensive benefits package includes 401(k) plus company match, 12 paid holidays, 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, FSA, EAP, Life/AD&D, LTD, voluntary life insurance and casual work environment.
SUMMARY

CSG Consultants is seeking a full time Marketing Associate / Proposal Writer with excellent verbal and written communication skills, proven experience in marketing content management, and strong project management, time management, and organizational skills. Working in a collaborative environment, the Marketing Associate / Proposal Writer will focus on proposal development and management of related marketing content.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Proposal Development

• Efficiently manage the proposal development process from RFP receipt to proposal delivery, against deadlines, and with minimal supervision.
• Review and interpret requests for proposals (RFPs) to identify required content elements, win themes, and strategic messages.
• Manage the gathering of proposal content by coordinating and communicating effectively with contributors to obtain and edit content.
• Develop original proposal content as needed.
• Draft proposals, manage reviews by stakeholders and subject matter experts, and obtain final proposal approvals.
• Perform content assembly, editing, formatting, reviews, and production.
• Ensure that all RFP technical requirements are met, proposals are tailored to prospective clients’ needs, content is relevant and accurate, and all text and graphical elements adhere to templates, brand guidelines, and visual presentation and communication standards.

Content and Data Management

• Assist subject matter experts with the creation of reusable marketing information for use in proposals and other media.
• Through fact-checking, version control and related quality control functions, maintain the accuracy and currency of proposal content and other marketing information including staff qualifications, project descriptions, value messaging, client data, photographs, and graphical elements.
• Assist with the development and/or implementation of internal software tools and processes to maintain the accuracy and integrity of all marketing content and data.
• Maintain Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe InDesign templates.

Other Marketing Responsibilities

• Coordinate marketing events, sponsorships, and use of promotional materials.
• Assist with the development of marketing communications projects including print collateral, advertising, web site content, email messaging/campaigns, social media, and presentations.
• Utilize creative writing skills to craft engaging and impactful marketing messages.
• Update marketing tracking systems and records.
• Maintain inventory of proposal production materials, marketing collateral, and promotional items.
• Perform competitive research as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in English, Marketing, Journalism or Communications.
• 3-5 years of marketing experience preferably for B2B or B2G professional services. Alternatively, 3-5 years in a legal assistant, technical writer, advertising copy editor, or similar role will be considered as a substitute.
• Proven project management skills and the ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, problem-solve, and work effectively with others to deliver high quality results within prescribed deadlines.
• Highly organized, self-directed, self-starting, and proactive.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong editing and content organization abilities.
• Business and technical writing experience combined with creative and persuasive writing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365/Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint).
• Experience with Microsoft Word templates, themes, styles, and advanced formatting functions.
• Experience with maintaining digital assets and marketing data utilizing CRM, CMS and/or DAM software.
• Knowledge of visual design principles.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite products including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Print and web production experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• General office environment.
• Regularly requires working in a seated position at workstation for extended periods.
• Occasionally may require lifting up to 20 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Marketing: 3 years (Required)
• Technical writing: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• California Driver License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location