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Froehling & Robertson, Inc., (F&R) has been proudly engineering stability in the country since 1881.  In addition to being one of the oldest independent testing/engineering companies, F&R is also a minority-owned business offering competitive compensation/benefits and a positive work environment designed around the philosophy of mutual respect for all!  Our shared F&R/Employee values include: Safe & Healthy Work Environment, Value & Respect for F&R Employees and Clients, Trustworthiness, Technical Excellence, Continuous Improvement, and Financial Success.

Come be a part of this talented and dedicated team.

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Who we’re looking for: 

The Marketing and Proposal Coordinator develops and prepares qualifications-based prime proposals and teaming materials, including generic Statements of Qualifications, and produces marketing materials as assigned by the Marketing Manager.

What you will be doing:          

Including but not limited to:

• Prepares prime proposals: reviews RFP/RFQs, gathers and formats information, develops drafts, and obtains approvals
• Prepares teaming materials: reviews RFP/RFQs, coordinates with other firm counterparts to prepare and format information to meet the request requirements; develops drafts, and obtains approvals
• Determines prime proposal concept: identify risks and red flags, clarify opportunities and needs, and lead kick-off calls and strategy meetings as needed.
• Meets deadlines for marketing deliverables as established by the Marketing Manager; participates in internal QA/QC process
• Enter and monitor CRM, Microsoft Planner, and other tracking data.
• Coordinate requirements with contributors and provide marketing deliverables status information to operations teams
• Prepare presentations by evaluating text, graphics, and narrative in a way that enhances the company’s value proposition
• Maintain quality results using templates; follow proposal-writing standards, including readability, consistency, and tone.
• Maintains successful relationships with teaming partners and internal operations team leaders
• Expand job knowledge by participating in internal and external educational opportunities and professional organizations
• Contribute to organizational goals by accepting ownership of assignments and exploring opportunities to add value
• Support the marketing department's initiatives involving planning, executing, and tracking marketing activities
• Create, proofread, and edit copy for various marketing channels, ensuring consistent voice
• Assist, as assigned, with developing content and social media marketing programs, including blogs and public relations efforts
• Evaluate and monitor ongoing proposal performance by contributing key metrics (shortlists, wins/losses)

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, communications, or a related field preferred
• Two years of experience in A/E/C marketing
• Must be a team player comfortable working in a collaborative team environment.
• Must have strong organizational and project management skills, including attention to detail
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Creative Cloud, including graphic design skills,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including outstanding copywriting and proofreading skills
• Must be a self-starter who independently moves projects forward, prioritizes tasks, and meets deadlines
• Prefer strong analytical skills to gather data, analyze metrics, and create reports
• Must have a high level of creativity
• Occasional travel may be required
• Must be willing to participate in and pass F&R’s pre-employment screening, including a background investigation, drug screening, and driving record.

Check out our Perks + Benefits:

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:

• In-House continuous training
• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and life
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Company–observed paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 401K retirement

We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other reason protected by federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

F&R participates in the USCIS E-Verify Program to verify that all new hires are authorized to work in the United States.

EOE M/F/D/V/SO. Drug Free Workplace.