Who We Are
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We're looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Marketing Consultant for our Minneapolis, MN office. The position can also be located within any of our offices in the 13-state Midwest District. As part of our Strategic Growth Team, you will be involved in the strategies, accounts, and pursuits that fuel our growth and allow WSP to be part of projects that design the future.
While our ideal candidate will bring experience in the A/E/C or professional services industries, what we're looking for is someone with a collaborative, can-do attitude that has a special knack for creativity and persuasive storytelling. The right candidate will be an empathetic leader who works to build community through positivity and who can bring home the win!
This position offers opportunities for growth as an individual and as a professional. WSP's Strategic Growth Team philosophy allows for and supports the development of the individual, with many options for growth based on the individual's personal and professional goals (operational focus, staff development focus, strategy development focus).
Duties and Responsibilities:
Leads standard proposals with limited supervision and supports complex proposals with general supervision
Researches, gathers and edits proposal materials, including writing, verifying, and formatting proposal information; ensures the various aspects of proposals and other marketing materials are compliant, accurate and delivered in a timely manner
Works with individual pursuit teams to develop pursuit strategies, including providing business intelligence on clients, competitors and WSP
Organizes and may facilitate proposal strategy meetings
Collaborates with technical staff and reviews/edits content for clarity, compliance and key messages
Collaborates with graphic design staff to plan and produce materials ensuring all proposal materials are effectively communicating the strategic vision identified for a given pursuit
Supports technical staff in presentation phase of pursuit, coordinates graphics and helps refine key messages
May support client engagement teams by preparing materials for internal and external meetings and may participate in client engagement team meetings
May coordinate district communications activities, including creating press releases and announcements, writing articles for newsletters, and coordinating project awards and other special communications-related projects
Talent is the essence of meeting our client's objectives, goals and challenges. If this sounds like a fit for you, we'd love to have that first discussion of you joining our team.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
3+ years minimum experience
Minimum of 3 years' experience in editing, proofing and general marketing skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, SharePoint, and other communications-related software programs
Possesses a strategic mindset
Strong organizational and coordination skills along with liaison capabilities and knowledge of business development procedures is required
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
Must have knowledge of procedures necessary to manage a standard proposal from onset to conclusion with limited supervision
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies Preferred Qualifications
Experience in A/E/C industry
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About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
