Marketing Specialist - Entry Level

Baton Rouge, LA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New Grad1+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Assist with bid coordination and marketing activities to support business development for Atakapa Services.

  • Own or assist with researching bid opportunities and preparing proposals.
  • Must-have: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
  • Standout: Experience coordinating proposals or familiarity with construction industries.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Research and identify public and private bid opportunities relevant to the company’s services
  • Maintain and update bid tracking logs and proposal documentation
  • Assist with administrative paperwork related to bids, proposals, and marketing materials
  • Support the preparation and organization of qualification packages, proposals, and marketing collateral
  • Identify and help coordinate business development opportunities, including industry meetings, conferences, and networking events
  • Attend industry events, trade shows, and association meetings to support business development initiatives
  • Assist with maintaining the company’s CRM or contact database
  • Coordinate with internal teams to gather information for marketing and proposal submissions
  • Assist with social media efforts
  • Perform general marketing and administrative support tasks as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
  • 1–2 years of relevant experience in marketing, administrative support, or business development (internships may be considered)
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Willingness to attend occasional local networking or industry events

Preferred

  • Experience with proposal coordination or bid tracking
  • Familiarity with construction, engineering, or infrastructure industries
  • Experience with CRM systems or marketing databases

Benefits

  • WEI Incentive Program
  • Healthy Workplace Program
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Competitive Health Benefits
  • Career Development and Training
  • Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
  • Community Service Opportunities
  • Worldwide Travel Assistance
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Waggoner Engineering

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. serves public agencies and private corporations across the southeastern United States by discovering innovative infrastructure solutions in civil engineering, water resources, transportation, flood control, environmental, land development, surveying, and economic development.Headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, Waggoner has numerous offices across the Southeast United States.

Founded in 1976
Jackson, Mississippi, USA
209 employees (7 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
28%
Direct
47.6%
Referral
6%
Social
16.8%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~210

Marketing Team

Median Career Experience
19 years
Median Tenure
4 years