Senior Consultant, Marketing

WSP USA Inc. has a unique opportunity for a Senior Consultant, Marketing to carve out specialty expertise leading and supporting pursuits in our Pacific Mountain region as part of our Strategic Growth Team. This person can be located in one of the following offices: Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; Bend, OR; or Denver, CO.  As an essential member of Pacific Mountain Strategic Growth Team, the person in this role will have the opportunity to build collaborative relationships with the other members of our SGT team, the region's technical experts, as well as our national business leaders.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting the pursuit life-cycle from lead generation and capture planning to proposal development and presentation coaching.
• Actively contributing to the development and maintenance of essential marketing data, including resumes, and project descriptions. 
• Supporting marketing initiatives, as assigned.

To get specific, we're looking for a marketer who:

...Is a Collaborative and Empathetic Communicator
As marketers, communication is at the heart of what we do. From the ability to lead efficient and detailed proposal kick-off meetings to turning technical jargon into compelling copy, we're looking for a stellar communicator. Additionally, as this role will interface with a number of unique personalities and perspectives, the right candidate will excel at communicating with empathy.

...Brings Design Understanding
You don't need a degree in graphic design, but you should bring an understanding of InDesign layout and how to work with a designer to develop compelling graphics that support the value proposition.

...Is a Proactive Problem Solver
While the pursuit process may remain consistent across various opportunities, we are looking for someone who is excited about leading pursuits and working with the team to pre-position WSP and develop win strategies. Additionally, the right candidate will be able to largely self-direct through the process.

...Has a Meticulous Eye for Detail that Translates to Compliance, Time Management, and General Organization
To say compliance is critical would be an understatement. Being able to parse the RFQ/P for compliance, as well as read between the lines for messaging is key. Further, managing time, working efficiently to meet deadlines, all while keeping quality top of mind is crucial.

...Is a Lifelong Learner with an Appetite for Professional Development
We like people with lofty aspirations, a thirst for knowledge, and the gleam of friendly ambition in their eye. The best candidate will not only proactively seek professional development opportunities to up their own game, but will be excited to share their knowledge, expertise, and perspective to help their team grow.

Why you should apply:

WSP's Strategic Growth Team is a national group of collaborative and innovative problem solvers who frequently work across districts and regions to secure the win, leveraging the expertise of the broader organization.

A continually expanding firm, WSP offers ambitious, self-starters an incredible opportunity for career development and growth. Training is an essential component of our culture, making it an excellent environment for the lifelong learner.

The Pacific Mountain SGT team is a collaborative, fun, and strategy-focused group. That's not to say the pursuits aren't challenging, because they are — in all the best and most rewarding ways!

Further, WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. WSP operates a hybrid work environment where employees are expected to work in the office 3 days per week to build connections and provide pursuit and proposal leadership with the option of working remotely the other days.

Minimum Qualifications (a.k.a. what you need from day one):

• 5+ years of experience in marketing and proposal development in the AEC industry. 
  Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, journalism or related field (or commensurate experience).
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign and demonstrated expeirence working with proposal layout.
• Photoshop and Ilustrator experience are helpful, too, but not essential. 
• Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.
• Ability to travel, if required 
   

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or o