Marketing Pursuits Strategist en ECS Ltd

The person hired into this role may sit in any of ECS' established office locations. 

ECS Group of Companies is seeking a collaborative marketing professional who applies strategic thinking and marketing knowledge to support the development of high-quality proposals. The Strategist contributes to pursuit planning and execution across multiple client types and markets, helping to shape persuasive, client-focused responses. This role leads environmental service line proposal coordination efforts, elevates messaging, and refines content to align with firm strengths and client goals.

Responsibilities

• Support development of moderate to complex proposals for our environmental service lines 
• Coordinate proposal kickoffs, brainstorming sessions, and messaging discussions
• Contribute to the development of client-focused strategies, messaging, and differentiators
• Align proposal content with client needs and positioning guidance
• Write and edit proposal sections with attention to clarity, consistency, and compliance
• Manage timelines to support timely and compliant proposal submissions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strong proposal narratives
• Work with subject matter experts to develop responsive, tailored content
• Research client and market information to inform pursuit approach
• Partner with creative team to incorporate visual enhancements into proposals
• Assist in preparing interview materials and presentation content
• Reference past performance and pursuit data to inform proposal strategies
• Track market trends and maintain awareness of regional pursuit activity
• Provide informal mentorship and peer support for junior team members
• Engage in professional development to build strategic and technical marketing skills

Qualifications

• BS in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field
• 6 years of proposal writing or similar experience required. 
• Experience in B2B marketing preferred
• Experience in the field of environmental consulting preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced Adobe Creative Suite proficiency
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the development of strong proposals for complex projects
• Growing skills in analysis and problem-solving, with a developing strategic perspective
• Proficient in managing tasks and timelines across multiple concurrent projects
• Collaborates effectively within cross-functional teams and supports group goals
• Clear and professional communicator, both written and verbal; contributes to presentation development