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Marketing Proposal Manager

AHBL, Inc.
life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Washington, Tacoma
2215 North 30th Street (Show on map)
Jun 24, 2025
Step into a role where your talent drives real-world impact.At AHBL, we're looking for professionals who thrive in a collaborative environment and see every project as an adventure. If you enjoy working closely with clients and cross-functional teams to bring projects from concept to construction, we want to meet you!

At AHBL, we don't just shape cities-we help to build vibrant communities where the work is rewarding. Our teams enjoy coming to work and flourish through innovation and creativity.

Since 1969, our multi-discipline firm has delivered innovative solutions in engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and land surveying. Our team is passionate about creative problem-solving, and we take pride in the meaningful, diverse projects we deliver.


WHAT YOU WILL DO
The Marketing Proposal Manager is an integral part of the marketing team and a key leader in communicating the AHBL Mission & Vision, culture, capabilities, and competitive differences to current and potential clients, to the extended A/E/C, development, and owner community and internally to AHBL employees.

The Marketing Proposal Manager manages the scheduling and preparation of proposals as well as the end-to-end process to ensure a quality product (meeting all internal QA/QC processes) that meets our clients' expectations. In addition to proposals, this position manages rosters, statements of qualifications, subconsultant qualifications and presentation development that supports of all our disciplines across the organization. If you enjoy working with a team that values creativity, where successes are celebrated, and the team supports each other through challenges, then AHBL is the place for you!

In this role you will:
  • manage and assign proposals, rosters, government SF330 documents, and SOQs to yourself and marketing coordinator staff; ensure workload balancing across the department; contribute to strategic discussions on winning pursuit strategies and coordinating proposals;
  • ability to read in interpret RFQs and RFPs to develop a winning AHBL proposals; past experience with contractual language a plus;
  • manage the end-to-end proposal/interview process from initial planning through delivery for all aspects related to the proposal process including proposal outline, kick-off meetings with technical staff, project scheduling, quality control reviews, workflow, presentation boards, interview materials, and resource requirements; communicate status to marketing director and team in weekly meetings;
  • lead the collection and assembly of materials for proposals and SOQs; prepare proposal materials by writing drafts of the project organization, related experience, and qualifications sections;
  • engage the Marketing Coordinators to support on-going proposal and business development efforts by sector;
  • drive business results through business development efforts for all assigned business sectors;
  • work independently and collaboratively to develop marketing initiatives for all assigned market sectors; and
  • host monthly marketing meetings as assigned; distribute and communicate after action reporting for all internal and external meetings.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
  • Organized: A highly organized, self-starter that communicates extremely well to help us drive projects to completion.
  • Thorough: You take care to review the details because you know that details make a project successful.
  • Passion: A genuine enthusiasm and a desire to make a positive impact in the communities we serve.
  • Fast-paced: Our work is often on a critical path for clients, so our schedules can be compressed. You love a deadline and rise to the occasion when the pressure is on.
  • Caring: The success of your clients and the growth of your team matters to you, and that shows in how you work with them.
Here's our list of must-haves:
  • Bachelor's degree (BA) from four-year college or university and 5+ years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Knowledge of database software, design software, and internet software. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite 5 or newer (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat X pro); Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; experience with Deltek Vision is a bonus.
  • Technical Savvy: Work often involves composing or editing answers to technical essay type questions.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proven ability to manage complex proposal and interview presentation efforts.
  • Ability to function in a team setting and take direction from colleagues, as well as mentor junior staff.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills with ability to multi-task and shift gears rapidly.
  • Can-do and positive attitude, flexible, and ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven atmosphere.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Actual pay will be based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Ranges are based on a 40-hour work week.
  • $90,000 - $100,000 per year
  • Sign on bonus.
  • Annual discretionary performance-based bonus.
  • 100% paid employee medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance and long-term disability protection. Subsidized dependent coverage.
  • Option of PPO health plan or HDHP with Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution.
  • Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits. PTO is accrued at 16.5 days (132 hours) annually for new hires.
  • 8 company-paid holidays each calendar year.
  • Discretionary company-matched 401(k) plan.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Transportation assistance for our Seattle office through a company-provided ORCA card.
  • Additional voluntary benefits include voluntary hospital indemnity coverage, voluntary accident insurance, and voluntary critical illness insurance.
WHY AHBL?
We offer a fun and friendly atmosphere with team outings and ensure that the work is always enjoyable.
We encourage out of the box thinking and innovative approaches to every project.
Our teams celebrate successes and support each other through challenges.
Our projects are primarily in the Pacific Northwest, so our work shapes the communities where we live and work.
We offer continuous learning and professional development to advance your career.


AHBL is committed to the principles of equal opportunity by providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We provide equal opportunity to all candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, mental or physical disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

AHBL will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that covered individuals, including protected veterans and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

AHBL will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us.

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