Marketing Business Partner / Proposal Coordinator

Are you Ready to Engineer Your Career?  At IMEG, one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members.  We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way.  We celebrate the ability to be a firm of over 2900 employees in the US and beyond who still provides a local office approach and feel to each of our employee-owners.  From opportunities to get involved and give back locally through our Community Involvement Committees to the ability to partner with exciting clients, we take our jobs seriously but have a great time in the process. 

As a company, we believe in investing in our team members and providing an environment for expansive growth. We put people first.  We are proud to say we are a 100% employee-owned organization and take pride in our commitment to being a great place to work.  We support this commitment through work-life balance, flexibility, continuous training and development opportunities, and community impact. We reward innovation, hard work, and support a culture of sustainability.

IMEG is growing, and we’d love to have you join our team!  We are currently seeking a Marketing Business Partner 1 / Proposal Coordinator in our Rock Island, IL office.

The Marketing Business Partner 1/Proposal Coordinator will be responsible for providing general marketing and business development support to IMEG’s technical teams, which is pivotal in winning project work and developing long-term client partnerships. This dynamic position provides insightful support and expert guidance to foster collaboration, ultimately developing strong, custom qualifications while working within IMEG brand standards and corporate processes.

Principal Responsibilities:  

• Coordinates & collaborates with assigned teams developing qualification-based collateral to support client meetings and project pursuits ensuring a strong, customized approach and successful submission

• Coordinates pursuit kick-off meetings, as needed, establishing content assignments and deadlines and synthesizing content from multiple contributors

• Coordinates editing and quality control measures for all assigned proposals and qualification packages

• Creates collateral, coordinates practice sessions, and advocates for the win strategy in support of project interview presentations and client meetings

• Performs pursuit close-out, including proposal deconstruction, internal/external debriefs and reviewing competitor proposals

• Supports the ongoing maintenance and development of IMEG’s Central Qualifications Library and project experience database including but not limited to creating and maintaining experience lists, resumes, and case studies

• Remains cross-trained on IMEG services and markets to ensure ability to support full[1]service project pursuits, assist other marketing team members, and help meet IMEG’s overall marketing support demands

• Assists in identifying project-based public relations opportunities for assigned teams, communicating such opportunities to brand engagement team members

• Assists with identifying project photography needs communicating such opportunities to content development team members 

• Assists with additional marketing and business development support related projects as required

Required Skills/Abilities

• Highly organized, with good time management skills

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in order to assist in meeting deadlines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Design layout skills

• Proficient with Adobe InDesign

• Salesforce or CRM experience a plus

• Positive, collaborative attitude, with the ability to work well with supervisor, co-workers, principals, consultants and other outside contacts

• Proficient in Microsoft and MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Ability to travel up to 10% with occasional overnight stays

• This position is not eligible for Sponsorship

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or equivalent, required

• Minimum 2 years of related experience in marketing or communications

• Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry experience preferred

Salary Range $55,000.00 - $75,000.00. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG Corp. provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws.

IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO and flexible schedules. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities?  Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/. 

IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran’s status, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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