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Marketing Assistant

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The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Marketing
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Lake Oswego

AI generated summary

  • You must have a bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Communications, be proficient in relevant software, and be open to sporadic travel of 1-3 days at a time.
  • You will collaborate on RFQ/RFP strategies, develop proposal materials, edit content for clarity, create visual responses, prepare teams for presentations, and conduct market research.

Requirements

  • The successful candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Communications and should be proficient in the software mentioned above. Sporadic travel is required, generally occurring 1-3 days at a time.

Responsibilities

  • The marketing assistant is responsible for working with the operations groups, project managers through senior vice presidents, in their pursuits to get work. The marketing assistant participates in all stages of the pursuit, from strategy to proposal preparation to presentations, in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Some of the marketing assistant’s duties for project pursuits include:
  • Collaborating with operations to determine best strategy in responding to an RFQ / RFP.
  • Developing relevant proposal materials (firm profile, resumes, project sheets, etc.).
  • Editing content to ensure quality, accuracy, readability, etc.
  • Transforming text-heavy narratives into visual/graphical responses.
  • Preparing teams for client presentations.
  • Performing market research.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Marketing Assistant?

The primary responsibilities include collaborating with operations to determine strategy for RFQ/RFP responses, developing proposal materials, editing content for quality, transforming narratives into visual responses, preparing teams for client presentations, and performing market research.

What software will I need to be proficient in for this role?

You will need to be proficient in Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office 365 (including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel), and familiarity with Adobe Photoshop is a plus. Additionally, experience with company opportunity management software is required.

Is experience in marketing or communications required for this position?

Yes, a bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Communications is required for this position.

Will I need to travel for this job?

Yes, sporadic travel is required, generally occurring 1-3 days at a time.

What is the deadline-driven nature of the work?

The marketing assistant's role involves participating in various stages of project pursuits, which require meeting tight deadlines for proposal submissions and client presentations.

Who will I be collaborating with in this role?

You will be collaborating with operations groups, project managers, and senior vice presidents.

Is prior experience in proposal preparation necessary?

While prior experience in proposal preparation is beneficial, it may not be strictly necessary; however, familiarity with the process will be advantageous.

Are there opportunities for growth within the company?

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company encourages professional development and offers opportunities for growth within the organization.

How important is attention to detail for this position?

Attention to detail is crucial for this position, as the marketing assistant will be responsible for editing content to ensure quality, accuracy, and readability.

Is Adobe Photoshop expertise mandatory for applicants?

No, while extensive knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is a plus, it is not a requirement for this position.

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The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

Working together is who we are and what we do.

Real Estate
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1909
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

“How fortunate we all are to work in an industry that produces such a tangible work product that affects so many profoundly. All of us face difficult obstacles on all of our projects, but at the end of the day, we collectively turn around, look at what we’ve created, and it takes our breath away. It’s why we do it.” - Tim Regan, President and CEO Whiting-Turner provides construction management, general contracting, design-build and integrated project delivery services on projects small and large for a diverse group of customers. Since 1909, the firm has been guided by the principles of integrity, excellence and an unwavering dedication to customer delight. With offices nationwide, the firm’s over 4,000 salaried professionals provide depth of resources to service nationally and to build locally. The mission of Whiting-Turner is to build on our reputation for integrity, excellence, experience and leadership as the nation’s finest construction organization. Our demonstrated stability, industry standing and financial strength serves as a model for the construction industry. Our strategy to promote from within allows us to develop our talent and leadership internally and encourages employee retention. We perennially rank with the top domestic general building contractors by Engineering News-Record (ENR), and do so through internal growth, not acquisition. Whiting-Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans, and is committed to diversity in our workplaces.