The Marketing/Business Development Specialist partners with the Business Development Department in the Business Unit in all aspects of project pursuits and general marketing efforts. They will support the Business Development Team and the Global Sales and Marketing Teams with external deliverables in response to requests for qualifications, proposals, presentations and related client-faced materials intended to secure and/or maintain business.

Inside Sales Responsibilities:

Participates in the development of the Business Unit's qualifications packages and technical proposals and coordination of presentation materials with a focused attention to detail
• Manage deliverables related to qualification packages, proposals and client presentations including technical writing of deliverables
• Coordinating with Business Development Managers and Operations/Field personnel for necessary project specific and technical content for business development and sales materials
• Serving as an integral member of the Business Unit's business development team

Marketing Responsibilities:

• Collect and manage e-mail and direct mail contact lists for local clients, prospects, key influencers
• Partner in the production of business unit marketing initiatives, including e-mail campaigns, direct mail campaigns, press releases, forums, local events, publication surveys
• Plan and implement Divisional events, such as dinners, golf or other charitable activities, open houses, groundbreakings
• Provide content for business unit-specific social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, and entries for the business unit-specific sections of the corporate blog
• Support local award applications
• Organize and attend sales or project specific functions (e.g., ceremonies, groundbreakings, etc.) when appropriate and assist with support and photography
• Provide support for local trade show and marketing events (set up, strike, booth staffing) as appropriate

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Preferred BS or MS in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 1-5 years of experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strategic writing competency, reflecting key messaging and positioning needs
• Proficiency with MS Office suite
• Ability to utilize database and project management systems
• Possess moderate competency with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.Gilbane is not accepting unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters at this time.

Gilbane is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.