Proposal Writer
Chicago, IL
Newmark Grubb Knight Frank (NGKF) is one of the world's leading commercial real estate advisory firms. We provide a fully integrated platform of services to prominent multinational corporations and institutional investors across the globe, as well as to occupiers, owners and developers of real estate on a local, regional and national level.
Together with London-based partner Knight Frank and independently-owned offices, NGKF's 14,100 professionals operate from more than 400 offices in established and emerging property markets on six continents.
Job Description:
This individual will help develop, establish and maintain marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives, pursue new direct to market channels (non RFP), develop and write content for proposals specific to custom consulting opportunities (with support of Service Line Leaders) and chase opportunities to be more visible in marketplace (quotes, speeches, whitepapers, and interface with targeted audiences, industry forums, and promotional activities).
Time allocation: 50% to proposal support; 50% of marketing related activities as listed below. Position will involve travel to regional consulting centers of excellence; expect no more than 20% of overall time.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5 to 8 years of experience
- Background in marketing management, public relations, business development, digital/social media, journalism (good to excellent writer – key skill) or equivalent
- Some exposure to real estate industry preferred (non-brokerage services); management consulting solutions support also a preferred background; understand the selling and marketing of intangible services
- Excellent verbal, written and research skills; ability to influence and coordinate with other GCS marketing initiatives where appropriate
- Competency to help compile and develop products and services for service lines, help develop entire GCC brochure and qualifications platform (integrated)
- Coordinate and participate in promotional and trade and speaking forums, help set up for practice leaders and thought leadership forums
- Participate in white papers, case study templates, overall look and feel of practice to external market
- Initiate market research studies and partnerships that set the stage for white papers and thought leadership in the marketplace
DESIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with Marketing consulting or service industry initiatives
- Industry specific experience (Management Consulting, Business Consulting, Real Estate Adviosry or related industry segments)
- Prior experience with selling outsource contracts
- Bachelor’s degree
REQUIRED SOFT SKILLS:
- Creative, innovative thinker and planner
- Collaborative approach – The ability to work with others to achieve a goal by sharing knowledge, learning and building consensus.
- Self confidence
- Ability to stay calm and balanced in stressful, overwhelming situations.
- Resilience
- Persuasive and persistent while maintaining professionalism and integrity
- An influential nature
- Must possess patience and perseverance
- Team work skills – ability to work effectively with anyone with different skill sets, personalities, work styles or motivation level.
- Self-motivated with the ability to self-manage
- Skills in dealing with diverse or difficult personalities
- Ability to think / communicate on your feet
- Strong networking skills – ability to be interesting and interested in business conversations that motivate others to be in your network.
Working Conditions: Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Newmark Grubb Knight Frank is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.