Proposals & Presentations Marketing Specialist - Washington, United States - Railserve, US

Description

Railserve, US

Come join a team where People make the difference As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

ABOUT MARMON RAILYARD SERVICES:

The Marmon Railyard Services group of companies
:Ameritrack Rail,
Powerhouse, Procor, Prolium, Railserve, Trackmobile, UTLX and Zephir deliver specialized industrial rail solutions to our customers at their locations.

We are the leading manufacturer of electric and high-efficiency diesel-operated locomotives and railcar movers; we are the largest in-plant switching provider in North America; we have the largest network of on-site mini-shops and mobile repair locations; we use cutting-edge innovation in mobile tank cleaning; we offer turnkey track construction and design.

The Marmon Railyard Services companies share a common purpose and collaborate to tackle our customers' biggest challenges and deliver operational excellence. We are part of The Marmon Group which has over $13.0B in annual revenues and is a
wholly owned subsidiary of the Berkshire Hathaway Company.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


Proposals
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Analyze incoming RFPs/RFIs/RFQs to understand customer requirements, scope of work, evaluation criteria and submission deadlines

• Develop a proposal plan outlining key tasks, timelines, responsibilities and resources needed for proposal development
• Write, edit and format well organized, persuasive, compelling and highly professional
  proposal documents insuring adherence to RFI/RFP/RFQ requirements professional business proposals.

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Design professional graphics including call-outs, charts, tables, graphs and illustrations to enhance the clarity and visual appeal of the proposal:

• Ensure that proposals are submitted in time and in the format specified by the customer

Presentations

• Craft an effective presentation narrative communicating key messages, objectives and takeaways
• Design the layout and visual elements of the presentation including slides, graphics, charts, diagrams and animations to enhance comprehension, retention and engagement

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Transform complex data into cohesive, concise and easy-to-understand charts, graphics and infographics to support key points and business insights:

• Aid the sales team with training, templates and support to create independent presentations

Other

• Design other ad hoc printed materials such as marketing brochures, posters, banners, tablecloths in support of internal or external marketing efforts
• Maintain an archive of proposals and presentations as well as a library of reusable content including graphics, charts, photos, case studies, images and infographics

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Ensure branding consistency is maintained in all printed materials including color schemes, fonts, logos and associated imagery

• Order and distribute creative and unique branded merchandise to sales team members
• Work with human resources to collaborate on engaging content for periodic internal newsletter distribution

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS:

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Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communication, Creative Writing or Business:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in marketing or communication. Preference given to prior experience in technical writing or marketing experience with an industrial services company.

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Sample of writing skills, presentation and proposal design portfolio will be required to be presented during interview:

• Strong writing skills are essential for crafting clear, concise and persuasive content that effectively communicates the company's solutions, capabilities, and value proposition.
• Analytical skills required for analyzing RFP/RFI/RFQ requirements, understanding customer value, evaluating proposal strategies and identifying winning themes and discriminators.
• Excellent
  project management skills are crucial for planning, organizing and coordinating proposal and presentation development activities, managing deadlines and ensuring the timely submission of highquality proposals and presentations
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with key internal stakeholders across multiple parts of the organization and as well as for presenting ideas, facilitating meetings, and conveying information
• Strong research skills and tenacity for gathering information, data and evidence to support organizational value, meet customer expectations and requirements
• Organization and
  attention to detail is critical for reviewing and editing documents, ensuring accuracy, consistency, compliance with customer requirements and adherence to company standards. and able to multitask effectively by prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively
• Critical thinking skills are essential for analyzing proposal requirements and presenting corresponding