Marketing Specialist

Downers Grove, IL (Hybrid)

$71K/yr – $84K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Support RJN's pursuit and communications by developing proposals and marketing materials that comply with RFP/RFQ requirements and position the firm.

  • Own proposals, Statements of Qualifications, and related business documents for nationwide pursuits.
  • Must-have: Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field and 3–5 years drafting proposals or technical writing.
  • Standout: Strong proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud and CRM tools to support multi-channel communications.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Proposal Development – You will work with internal stakeholders to develop materials that support the pursuit and acquisition of business opportunities for our nationwide footprint. A deep acumen for messaging and a strong command of grammar is key to this role. You will ensure compliance with RFP/RFQ requirements and leverage strong written skills to convey technical knowledge and position RJN as the most qualified firm. Tasks include developing, writing, and editing Statements of Qualifications, proposals, prequalification forms, and other business communication documents, and interview preparations
  • Communication and Brand Positioning – Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to inspire, influence, and engage with a variety of technically and geographically diverse staff and external audiences. Ensuring that the intended and conveyed messages align is paramount to this position’s success. Tasks include composing, tracking, and monitoring internal and external communications channels, corporate social media and other online applications, drafting articles, and working with individual offices to bolster our impact through conferences, events, and speaking opportunities.
  • Creative Development – Advance internal and external business development initiatives by creating or updating marketing collaterals, generating video content, and all other forms of communications using the Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Office 365, and other tools. Tasks include developing brochures and sales materials, creating social media posts, preparing reports, internal newsletters, and presentations for various audiences.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field is required
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience (experience with drafting press releases, technical or proposal writing, and layout experience preferred)
  • Strong technical writing and proofreading skills
  • Ability to understand and deal with complex material and concepts; demonstrated intellectual curiosity and interest in learning the firm’s work
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign / Illustrator / Photoshop) and other similar software
  • Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) software, direct marketing applications, and web-based tools—Unanet CRM, HubSpot, Google Analytics. General technology proficiency is required
  • Social media/website management/short- and long-form content writing
  • Experience with marketing research and analysis
  • Multi-tasking and the ability to meet deadlines as well as adjust to changing priorities

Benefits

  • Company-funded employee stock ownership plan
  • Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability insurance benefits
  • 401K matching retirement plan
  • Flexible work arrangements and schedule
  • Tuition assistance including student loan repayment
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick time off
  • Holiday time off
  • Casual dress code
RJN Group, Inc. logo

RJN Group, Inc.

RJN Group, named a Best Firm to Work For, is a nationwide, professional engineering and pipeline condition assessment firm, specializing in the delivery of practical solutions for water and wastewater collection and distribution systems. For over 40 years RJN Group has set the standard for providing efficient and innovative solutions to the complex issues associated with the operation and maintenance of underground infrastructure.

Founded in 1975
Downers Grove, Illinois, USA
205 employees (9 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
49.3%
Direct
28.8%
Referral
5.6%
Social
15%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~205

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
5 (2% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1