Marketing Specialist

Chicago, IL (Remote)

$97K/yr – $100K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end pursuit enablement by shaping winning proposals, coordinating market insights, and maintaining CRM-driven campaigns that align with brand and stakeholder needs.

  • Proposal leadership: Lead complex proposals and award submissions with cross-functional collaboration.
  • Market insights: Convert research into strategy, campaign targets, and performance reports.
  • Collaboration and enablement: Align internal comms, CRM data, and marketing deliverables to support pursuits.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support pursuit efforts through proposal development and marketing campaigns
  • Conduct market research and deliver insights that inform strategy
  • Coordinate advertising schedules, placements, and vendor relationships
  • Develop targeted lists and data for direct marketing campaigns and CRM tracking
  • Create and analyze sales and marketing performance reports
  • Design compelling proposals, presentations, and brand-aligned collateral
  • Lead award submissions that highlight project success and innovation
  • Facilitate proposal kickoffs, debriefs, and after-action reviews
  • Manage marketing deliverables, including schedules, proofs, and vendor coordination
  • Build engaging presentations, proposals, and reports using diverse media and data sources

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
  • Minimum of 5+ years of marketing experience within the AEC or environmental consulting industry
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex proposal efforts and effectively manage multiple, concurrent deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong technical writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite

Preferred

  • Experience with website management and content updates
  • Familiarity with IDOT EPAS and prequalification processes
  • Experience with CRM systems, preferably Salesforce, and marketing automation tools
  • Knowledge of the Illinois market and regional industry landscape
  • Experience working with IDOT, as well as local counties and municipal agencies

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
  • Professional and personal development
  • Generous paid time off
  • Commuter and wellness benefits
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Michael Baker International

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Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering, consulting and technology services spanning four Verticals: Infrastructure, Integrated Design and Advisory (IDA), Mitigation, Environmental, Resiliency, Response and Recovery (MER3) and GovTech. The firm’s Practices encompass all facets of infrastructure, including design and civil engineering for diverse bridge, highway, water, rail and transit and aviation projects, as well as planning, architecture, environmental and construction and program management. For 85 years, the company has been a trusted partner to clients, providing comprehensive services and solutions, delivering expertise and quality, and embracing emerging technologies and the latest innovations – like intelligent transportation, engineered models and public safety software as a service (SaaS).The company has more than 5,100 employees across more than 90 office locations. Michael Baker’s Wolf Pack is committed to Making a Difference for clients and communities through a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement while evolving its business to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm.

Founded in 1940
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
4.4K employees (266 in marketing)
77% recommend to a friend
87% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
23.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
51.4%
Direct
41.8%
Referral
4.8%
Social
0.9%
Paid
0.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~4.4K

Marketing Team

Median Career Experience
11 years
Median Tenure
1.6 years

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